Workforce 1100 Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
Color Inkjet Printer
WorkForce 1100
Epson Stylus Office T1110
Epson Stylus Office B1100
Epson Stylus Office T1100
Epson ME Office 1100
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Copyright 2010 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

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PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO
SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE
EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST
STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS ONLY WITH THOSE COMPONENTS BY THE MANUFACTURE; INTRODUCTION OF SECOND-SOURCE ICs OR
OTHER NON-APPROVED COMPONENTS MAY DAMAGE THE PRODUCT AND VOID ANY APPLICABLE EPSON WARRANTY.
6. WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCTS; SUCH AS AIR DUSTER, FOR CLEANING DURING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, THE USE OF SUCH
PRODUCTS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE GAS IS PROHIBITED.
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About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration Symbols Used in this Manual

This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix. Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product. procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the
product. Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING that is necessary to keep the products quality.
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition
the product.
that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of,
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
equipment.
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson- May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product. condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference: provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or
Connector Summary comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
Exploded Diagram
Parts List Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition
that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
Indicates that a particular task must be carried out according to a certain

standard after disassembly and before re-assembly, otherwise the
quality of the components in question may be adversely affected.
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Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A August 7, 2009 First Release
B August 3, 2010 Modified the following figures.
Chapter 4
4.4.1 APG Assy (p78)
"4-28 Disconnecting the Cables (p78)"
4.4.6 ASF Assy (p96)
"4-83 Releasing the Cables (2) (p97)"
4.4.9 Front Paper Guide Pad (p103)
"4-99 Reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Pad (1) (p103)"
Disassembling THE FRONT PAPER GUIDE PAD TRAY (p112)
"4-132 Checking the Front Paper Guide Pad (p114)"
C August 27, 2010 Modified the following figures in the table.
Chapter 3
3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages (p30)
"3-11 Troubleshooting of Fatal Error (p41)"
(p44) Check Point 2, (p46) Check Point 1
Modified the following figure.

Chapter 4
4.5.2 PF Motor (p122)
"4-152 Removing the PF Motor (p122)"
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WorkForce 1100/Epson Stylus Office T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office 1100 Revision C
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Description Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................. 9 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 30
1.2 Printing Specifications......................................................................................... 10 3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages .......................................... 30
1.2.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................................... 10 3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults .............................................. 50
1.2.2 Ink Cartridge .............................................................................................. 10
1.2.3 Print Mode ................................................................................................. 11 Chapter 4 Disassembly And Assembly
1.2.4 Supported Paper ......................................................................................... 13
1.2.5 Printing Area ............................................................................................. 16 4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 62
4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................ 62
1.3 Interface............................................................................................................... 16
4.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 63
1.4 General Specifications......................................................................................... 17 4.1.3 Screws ....................................................................................................... 63
1.4.1 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................ 17 4.1.4 Work Completion Checklist ...................................................................... 64
1.4.2 Environmental Conditions ......................................................................... 17 4.1.5 Locking/Releasing the Carriage ................................................................ 65
1.4.3 Durability ................................................................................................... 18 4.1.6 Disassembly ............................................................................................... 66
1.4.4 Acoustic Noise ........................................................................................... 18
4.2 Removing the Housings ...................................................................................... 67
1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) ................................................. 18
4.2.1 Paper Support Assy ................................................................................... 67
1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs).............................................................. 18 4.2.2 Stacker Assy .............................................................................................. 67
1.5.1 Operation Buttons ...................................................................................... 18 4.2.3 Front Decoration Plate Left/Right ............................................................. 68
1.5.2 Indicators (LEDs) ...................................................................................... 18 4.2.4 Rear Housing ............................................................................................. 68
1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions ...................................................... 19 4.2.5 Panel Unit .................................................................................................. 69
1.5.4 Errors & Remedies .................................................................................... 20 4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right ....................................................................... 71
4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover .................................................................. 72
Chapter 2 Operating Principles 4.2.8 Upper Housing Support Assy .................................................................... 74
4.3 Removing the Boards .......................................................................................... 75
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 22
4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) ....................................... 75
2.2 Printer Mechanism............................................................................................... 22
4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism ................................................................ 78
2.3 Printhead Specifications ...................................................................................... 23 4.4.1 APG Assy .................................................................................................. 78
2.4 PG Setting............................................................................................................ 24 4.4.2 CR Scale .................................................................................................... 79
2.5 Motors & Sensors ................................................................................................ 25 4.4.3 Printhead / CSIC Assy ............................................................................... 81
4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism ........................................................ 86
2.6 Power-On Sequence ............................................................................................ 26
4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit ................................................................... 88
2.7 Printer Initialization............................................................................................. 28 4.4.6 ASF Assy ................................................................................................... 96
4.4.7 LD Roller ................................................................................................... 99
4.4.8 Retard Roller Assy .................................................................................. 101
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4.4.9 Front Paper Guide Pad ............................................................................. 103 5.3.4 How to Adjust the PF Roller Shaft Center
4.4.10 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tray Assy ................................................... 104 Support Position ............................................................................................... 147
4.4.11 Foot ........................................................................................................ 105 5.3.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment .......................................... 150
4.4.12 Paper EJ Frame Assy ............................................................................. 106
4.4.13 Ink System Unit ..................................................................................... 107 Chapter 6 Maintenance
4.4.14 Front Paper Guide / Paper EJ Roller /
Front Paper Guide Pad Tray ............................................................................. 110 6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 153
4.4.15 PF Roller Shaft ...................................................................................... 115 6.1.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................... 153
4.4.16 Release Holder Assy .............................................................................. 117 6.1.2 Service Maintenance ............................................................................... 153
4.4.17 Upper Paper Guide Assys ...................................................................... 118 6.1.3 Lubrication .............................................................................................. 155
4.5 Removing the Motors ........................................................................................ 120
4.5.1 CR Motor ................................................................................................. 120 Chapter 7 Appendix
4.5.2 PF Motor .................................................................................................. 122
4.5.3 ASF Motor ............................................................................................... 123 7.1 Connector Summary.......................................................................................... 163
4.6 Removing the Sensors ....................................................................................... 124 7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List .......................................................................... 163
4.6.1 CR Encoder ............................................................................................. 124
4.6.2 PF Encoder .............................................................................................. 124
4.6.3 PW Sensor ............................................................................................... 125
4.6.4 PE Sensor Holder .................................................................................... 126
4.6.5 Cover Open Sensor .................................................................................. 127
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview ....................................................................... 129
5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List ............................................................... 129
5.1.2 Required Adjustments ............................................................................. 133
5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools ..................................................................... 135
5.2 Adjustment Using Adjustment Program ........................................................... 136
5.2.1 Head angular adjustment ......................................................................... 136
5.2.2 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment ...................................... 137
5.2.3 Bi-D adjustment ....................................................................................... 138
5.2.4 BAND printing adjustment ...................................................................... 139
5.2.5 PF adjustment .......................................................................................... 140
5.2.6 PF band adjustment ................................................................................. 141
5.3 Adjustment without Using Adjustment Program .............................................. 141
5.3.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment ................................................................... 141
5.3.2 PG Adjustment ........................................................................................ 143
5.3.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment ............................. 146
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CHAPTER
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1.1 Features
WorkForce 1100/Epson Stylus Office T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office 1100 is
a color ink-jet printer that supports A3+ size.
The main features are;
High speed & High quality

Maximum print resolution: 5760 (H) x 1440 (V) dpi
F3-3 Mach Turbo II Printhead achieves higher black&white print speed than
ever.
Installs two black ink cartridges as standard. Paper Support & Stacker are Closed
High-speed borderless printing is available.

One USB ports for PC connection
Control panel
Simple design with four buttons and three indicators (LED).
Dimensions
Dimensions: 616 mm (W) x 322 mm (D) x 214 mm (H)
(Paper support and stacker are closed. Rubber feet are included)
Weight: 12 kg (without ink cartridges)
Paper Support & Stacker are Opened
Figure 1-1. External View
Product Description Features 9

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1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge

The product numbers of the EPSON ink cartridges for this printer are shown below.
1.2.1 Basic Specifications Table 1-2. Product No. of Ink Cartridges
Table 1-1. Printer Specifications CISMEA/
Color EAI Latin Euro ECC
Asia
Item Specifications
T0681 (S) T1191 (S)
Print method On-demand ink jet Black T1151 (S) T0711H (S) T0731H (S)
T0691 (2S) T1091(2S)
Nozzle configuration Black: 180 nozzles x 2
T0682 (2S) T1232 (S)
Color: 59 nozzles x 3 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Cyan T1032 (S) T1002 (S) T1032 (S)
T0692 (3S) T1092 (2S)
Print direction Bi-directional minimum distance printing, unidirectional printing
T0683 (2S) T1233 (S)
Magenta T1033 (S) T1003 (S) T1033 (S)
Print resolution Horizontal x Vertical (dpi) T0693 (3S) T1093 (2S)
360 x 180 1440 x 720 T0684 (2S) T1234 (S)
360 x 360 720 x 1440 Yellow T1034 (S) T1004 (S) T1034 (S)
T0694 (3S) T1094 (2S)
360 x 720 5760 x 1440
720 x 720 Shelf life
Control code ESC/P Raster command Two years from production date (if unopened), six months after opening package.
EPSON Remote command
Storage Temperature
Input buffer size T.B.D. Kbytes
Paper feed method Friction feed, using one ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder)
Table 1-3. Storage Temperature
Situation Storage Temperature Limit
Paper path 2-way feed
Paper feed rates 170 msec. (at 25.4 mm feed) (T.B.D.) -20 oC to 40 oC
When stored in individual boxes
(-4oF to 104oF)
PF interval Programmable in 0.01764 mm (1/1440 inch) steps 1 month max. at 40 oC (104oF)
-20 oC to 40 oC
When installed in main unit
(-4oF to 104oF)
Dimension
12.7 mm (W) x 68 mm (D) x 47 mm (H)
C A U T IO N
The ink cartridge cannot be refilled.
Do not use expired ink cartridges.
The ink in the ink cartridge freezes at -16 C (3.2 oF). It takes
about three hours under 25 C (77oF) until the ink thaws and
becomes usable.
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1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

Print Resolution Dot Size Micro
Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color) Media Bi-d
Mode (H x V) dpi (cps*1) Weave
Print Resolution Dot Size Micro Premium Presentation Paper VSD2
Media Bi-d Photo 1 720x720 ON ON
Mode (H x V) dpi (cps*1) Weave Matte (EAI) (245cps)
Plain paper Eco Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Draft 1 360x180 ON OFF
Premium Bright White Paper (400cps) (others) VSD3
(EAI) Best Photo 1 1440x720 ON ON
Eco Photo Quality Inkjet Paper (245cps)
Bright White Inkjet Paper Draft 2 360x180 ON OFF (others)*2
(400cps)
(others) Envelope VSD1
VSD1 Normal 2 360x360 OFF OFF
Normal 2 360x360 ON OFF (320cps)
(320cps)
VSD2 VSD2
Fine 360x720 ON ON Fine 360x720 OFF ON
(245cps) (245cps)
VSD3
Photo 2 720x720 ON ON Note : The default is indicated by boldface.
(245cps)
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo VSD3 Note *1: cps = character per second
Best Photo 2 720x1440 ON ON
Paper (EAI) (245cps) *2: Not supported in EAI.
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper VSD3
(others) Photo RPM 5760x1440 ON ON
(245cps)
Premium Photo Paper Glossy VSD2
Fine 360x720 ON ON
(EAI) (245cps)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper VSD2
(others) Photo1 720x720 ON ON
(245cps)
VSD3
(245cps)
VSD3
Photo RPM 5760x1440 ON ON
(245cps)
Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) VSD2
Fine 360x720 ON ON
Glossy Photo Paper (others) (245cps)
Premium Photo Paper Semi- VSD2
Photo 1 720x720 ON ON
Gloss (EAI) (245cps)
Premium Semigloss Photo VSD3
Paper (others) Best Photo 2 720x1440 ON ON
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Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome) Table 1-5. Print Mode (Monochrome)
Print Resolution Dot Size Micro Print Resolution Dot Size Micro
Media Bi-d Media Bi-d
Mode (H x V) dpi (cps*1) Weave Mode (H x V) dpi (cps*1) Weave
Plain paper Eco Premium Presentation Paper VSD2
Draft 3 360x360 ON OFF Photo 1 720x720 ON ON
Premium Bright White Paper (400cps) Matte (EAI) (245cps)
(EAI) Matte Paper - Heavyweight
Eco
Bright White Inkjet Paper Draft 4 360x360 ON OFF (others) VSD3
(400cps) Best Photo 1 1440x720 ON ON
(others) Photo Quality Inkjet Paper (245cps)
VSD1 (others)*2
Normal 1 360x360 ON OFF
(320cps)
Envelope VSD1
VSD2 Normal 1 360x360 OFF OFF
Fine 360x720 ON ON (320cps)
(245cps)
VSD2
VSD3 Fine 360x720 OFF ON
Photo 2 720x720 ON ON (245cps)
(245cps)
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo VSD3 Note : The default is indicated by boldface.
Paper (EAI) (245cps)
Note *1: cps = character per second
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper VSD3
(others) Photo RPM 5760x1440 ON ON *2: Not supported in EAI.
(245cps)
Premium Photo Paper Glossy VSD2
Fine 360x720 ON ON
(EAI) (245cps)
Premium Glossy Photo Paper VSD2
(others) Photo1 720x720 ON ON
(245cps)
VSD3
(245cps)
VSD3
Photo RPM 5760x1440 ON ON
(245cps)
Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) VSD2
Fine 360x720 ON ON
Glossy Photo Paper (others) (245cps)
Premium Photo Paper Semi- VSD2
Gloss (EAI) Photo 1 720x720 ON ON
(245cps)
Premium Semigloss Photo VSD3
Paper (others) Best Photo 2 720x1440 ON ON
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1.2.4 Supported Paper

The table below lists the paper type and sizes supported by the printer. The Supported paper type and sizes vary depending on destinations (between EAI, EUR, and Asia).
Table 1-6. Supported Paper

Thickness Weight EAI EUR Asia
Paper Name Paper Size
mm g/m2 lb. P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2
A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y - Y - Y -

A3 297 x 420 mm Y - Y - Y -
US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y - - - - -

B4 257 x 364 mm Y - Y - Y -
Legal 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14) Y - Y - Y -
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y - Y - Y -

Plain paper 0.08-0.11 64-90 17-24
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Y - Y - Y -
B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1) - - Y - Y -
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3) - - Y - Y -
Half Letter 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5) Y - - - - -
A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8) Y - Y - Y -

User Defined 50.8 x 127- 329 x 1117.6 mm Y - Y - Y -
Premium Inkjet Plain Paper A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) 0.11 80 21 - - Y - Y -
Premium Bright White Paper Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) 0.11 90 24 Y - - - - -
A3 297 x 420 mm - - Y - Y -
Bright White Inkjet Paper 0.13 92.5 25
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) - - Y - Y -
Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y Y - - - -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) - - Y Y Y Y
Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (EAI)
8 x 10 203.2 x 254 mm 0.3 290 77 Y Y - - - -
Ultra Glossy Photo Paper (others)
5 x 7 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y - -
4 x 6 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

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mm g/m2 lb. P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2
A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
11 x 14 279.4 x 355.6 mm Y Y - - - -
US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y Y - - - -
Premium Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y Y - - - -
0.27 255 68
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (others) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Y Y Y Y Y Y
8 x 10 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - -
5 x 7 127 x 178 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
4 x 6 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
16:9 wide 102 x 181 mm (4 x 7.11) Y Y Y Y Y Y
A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y - - - -

US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y Y - - - -
Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y Y - - - -

0.25 258 68
Glossy Photo Paper (others) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Y Y Y Y Y Y
5 x 7 127 x 178 mm - - Y Y - -
4 x 6 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

A3 297 x 420 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y
Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss (EAI) US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y Y - - - -

0.27 250 66
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (others) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y Y - - - -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) - - Y Y Y Y

4 x 6 101.6 x 152.4 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

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mm g/m2 lb. P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2 P*1 B*2
11 x 14 279.4 x 355.6 mm Y Y - - - -
Premium Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y Y - - - -
0.23 167 44
Matte Paper Heavy-weight (others) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) Y Y Y Y Y Y
8 x 10 203.2 x 254 mm Y Y - - - -
A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y - Y - Y -
Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) A3 297 x 420 mm - - Y - Y -

0.12 102 27
Photo Quality Inkjet Paper/ESF (others) US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y - - - - -
A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) - - Y - Y -
#10 104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.125 x 9.5) Y - Y - Y -
#DL 110 x 220 mm 75- - - Y - Y -
Envelopes - 20-27
#C4 229 x 324 mm 100 - - Y - Y -
#C6 114 x 162 mm - - Y - Y -

Photo Quality Self Adheshive Sheet A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) 0.19 167 44 Y - Y - Y -
Note *1: Y in the P column stands for the paper type/size is Supported.
*2: Y in the B column stands for Borderless printing is available.
C A U T IO N
Make sure the paper is not wrinkled, fluffed, torn, or folded.
The curve of paper must be 5 mm or below.
When printing on an envelope, be sure the flap is folded neatly.
Do not use the adhesive envelopes.
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1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Interface

The printing area for this printer is shown below.
This printer is equipped with the USB device port on the rear of the printer for
Table 1-7. Printing Area (Margins) connecting with a host such as a computer. The following is the specifications of the
Margin* port.
Print Mode Paper Size Specification:
Left Right Top Bottom
Standard print Any size 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0
Envelopes 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 20 mm Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version
Borderless A4/Letter to 5 x 7/ 1.1
2.54 mm 2.54 mm 2.96 mm 4.02 mm
print 16:9 wide Transfer rate: 480 Mbps (High Speed Device)
4 x 6 2.54 mm 2.54 mm 1.34 mm 2.54 mm Data format: NRZI
Note * : The margins for Borderless print are margins that bleed off the edges of paper. Compatible connector: USB Series B
Max. cable length: 2 [m] or less
Cut Sheet (Standard) Cut Sheet (Borderless)
Table 1-8. Device ID
LM RM LM RM
When IEEE 1284.4 is Enabled When IEEE 1284.4 is Disabled
TM @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF> @EJL<SP>ID<CR><LF>
TM
MFG:EPSON; MFG:EPSON;
CMD:ESCPL2,BDC,D4,D4PX; CMD:ESCPL2,BDC;
MDL:Model Name; MDL:Model Name;
CLS:PRINTER; CLS:PRINTER;
Print Area Print Area DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name; DES:EPSON<SP>Model Name;
CID:EpsonStd5; CID:EpsonStd5;
The Model Name is replaced as shown in the following table.

BM
Destination Model Name
Paper Size
North America WorkForce 1100
BM
Latin America Epson Stylus Office T1110
Paper Feed Direction
Euro Epson Stylus Office B1100
Asia/CISMEA Epson Stylus Office T1100
Figure 1-2. Printing Area
China Epson ME OFFICE 1100
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1.4 General Specifications 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions

Table 1-10. Environmental Conditions
1.4.1 Electrical Specifications Condition Temperature*1 Humidity*1,2 Shock Vibration
Primary power input 10 to 35C 1G 0.15G,
Operating 20 to 80%
(50 to 95F) (1 msec. or less) 10 to 55Hz
Table 1-9. Primary Power Specifications
Storage*3 -20 to 40C*4 2G 0.50G,
Item 100-120V model 220-240V model 5 to 85%
(unpacked) (-4F to 104F) (2 msec. or less) 10 to 55Hz
Rated power supply voltage 100 to 120 VAC 220 to 240 VAC
Input voltage range 90 to 132 VAC 198 to 264 VAC Note *1: The combined Temperature and Humidity conditions must be within the blue-shaded
range in Figure 1-3.
Rated current 0.7 A (max. 1.5 A) 0.4 A (max. 0.6 A)
*2: No condensation
Rated frequency 50 to 60 Hz *3: Non-operating with unpacked.
Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz *4: Must be less than 1 month under 40C.
Insulation resistance AC1000Vrms (for one minute) 90
Energy conservation International Energy Star Program compliant 80
Printing Approx. 26 W Approx. 26 W
Power 70
Sleep mode Approx. 1.3 W Approx. 1.7 W
consumption
60
Standby mode (power-off) Approx. 0.2 W Approx. 0.4 W Humidity (%)
50
Note : If the printer is not operated for more than three minutes, it goes into sleep mode within
five minutes. 40
30
20
27/80
10/50 20/68 30/86 35/95 40/104
Temperature (C/F)
Figure 1-3. Temperature/Humidity Range
C A U T IO N
When returning the repaired printer to the customer, make sure
the Printhead is covered with the cap and the ink cartridge is
installed.
If the Printhead is not covered with the cap when the printer is off,
turn on the printer with the ink cartridge installed, make sure the
Printhead is covered with the cap, and then turn the printer off.
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1.4.3 Durability 1.5 Operation Buttons & Indicators (LEDs)

Item Durability Remark
36,000 pages, or five years
1.5.1 Operation Buttons
Black A4, 3.5% duty (ECMA)
whichever comes first The printer has the following four operation buttons.
Total print life
18,000 pages, or five years Plain Paper A4, ISO24712
Color
whichever comes first Pattern, Default Mode print
Table 1-11. Operation Buttons
Button Function
Six billions shots (per nozzle) or
Printhead ---
five years whichever comes first Power Turns the power ON/OFF.
Paper Feeds or ejects paper.
1.4.4 Acoustic Noise Ink Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement or cleaning.
35 dB (when printing from PC, on Premium Glossy Photo Paper, in highest Cancel Cancels job during printing
quality)
1.5.2 Indicators (LEDs)
1.4.5 Safety Approvals (Safety standards/EMI) Three indicators (LEDs) are provided to indicate settings or printer status.
USA UL60950-1 Table 1-12. Indicators (LEDs)
FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B
Canada CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1 LED Function
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B Lights at power-on.
Mexico NOM-019-SCFI-1998 Power LED (green) Flashes during some sequence is in progress.
Taiwan CNS13438 Class B Flashes at high speed during power-OFF sequence.
CNS14336 (IEC60950) Paper LED (red) Lights or flashes when an paper-related error occurs.*
EU EN60950-1 Ink LED (red) Lights or flashes when an ink-related error occurs.*
EN55022 Class B
Note * : See Table 1-14 ?Indicators (LEDs) Function? for the LED status at error occurrence.
EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
EN55024 Power LED Paper LED Ink LED
Germany EN60950-1
Russia GOST-R (IEC60950-1, CISPR 22)
Singapore IEC60950-1
Korea K60950-1
KN22 Class B
KN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-11
China GB4943
GB9254 Class B, GB17625.1
Argentina IEC60950-1
Australia AS/NZS CISPR22 Class B
Power Button Paper Button Ink Button Cancel Button
Hong Kong IEC60950-1
Figure 1-4. Buttons & LEDs
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1.5.3 Operation Buttons & LEDs Functions Black1 Black2

Detailed information on the buttons and LEDs functions are listed below.
Table 1-13. Operation Button Functions Yellow

Printer
Button Function
Status
Off Turns the power on.
Power Magenta
On Turns the power off.
Feeds or ejects paper.
Recovers from a multi-feed error and feeds paper to Cyan
restart the print job.
Feeds paper when paper is loaded after a no-paper
error occurs.
360 dpi VSD1 0.142 mm (1/180 inch)
Paper On Ejects a jammed paper when a paper jam error occurs.
Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement when
an ink-out error occurs. The carriage moves to set the 32 dots
ink cartridge to the position for replacement.
When the carriage has been set in the ink replacement
position, moves the carriage to the home position. Note : The numbers shown in the figure are nozzle numbers. The numbers and color names
Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement. The are not printed on an actual nozzle check pattern.
carriage moves to set the ink cartridge to the position
Ink On for replacement. Figure 1-5. Nozzle Check Pattern
When an ink cartridge has been set in the ink replacement
position, moves the carriage to the home position.
Runs a head cleaning.
Ink
(when held for three On Runs a sequence of ink cartridge replacement when
seconds or longer) ink level low, ink out, or no ink cartridge error has
occurred.
Cancels the print job during printing.
Cancel On When the carriage has been set in the ink replacement
position, moves the carriage to the home position.
Power + Ink Forcefully turns the power off.
On
(combination)
Power + Paper Prints a nozzle check pattern* when not connected to
At power on
(combination) the PC.
Note * : The nozzle check pattern printed by the printer is shown in Figure 1-5.

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Table 1-14. Indicators (LEDs) Function 1.5.4 Errors & Remedies

Indicators (LEDs) Pri-
Printer Status Table 1-15. Errors & Remedies
Power Paper Ink ority*1
Error Error Remedies
Flashes at
Power OFF OFF OFF 1 Fatal error A mechanical error has occurred. Turn the power Off and back it On.
high speed
Flashes at Flashes at Maintenance Waste ink pads need to be Replace the waste ink pads and reset
Fatal error OFF 2 request replaced. the counter.
high speed high speed
Flashes Flashes A paper jam has occurred. Remove the jammed paper and press
Maintenance request OFF 3 Paper jam
alternately 1 alternately 2 the Paper button.
Paper jam error -- Flashes -- Failed to feed paper. Load paper correctly and press the
4 No paper
Paper button.
Cover open error -- Flashes --
Multi-feed error -- ON -- Multiple sheets of paper were fed Press the Paper button to eject the
Multi-feed
5 at the same time. multiple sheets.
No paper error -- ON --
Ink-out The cartridge has run out of ink. Replace the cartridge with a new one.
Ink cartridge replacement is in progress Flashes -- -- 6
No ink cartridge Ink cartridge(s) was not detected. Replace the cartridge with a new one.
Ink sequence is in progress Flashes -- -- 7
Wrong ink Incorrect ink cartridge(s) was Replace the cartridge with the correct
CSIC error -- -- ON
8 cartridge detected. one.
No ink cartridge error or ink-out error -- -- ON
Printing was executed with the Close the Printer Cover.
Ink level low -- -- Flashes 9 Cover open error
Printer Cover open.
Power ON Flashes -- -- 10
Note : For more information on the remedies, see ?3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to
Reset request*2 ON ON ON -- Error Messages? (p.30).
Note *1: When two or more errors occur at the same time, the one with higher priority will be indicated.
*2: The all LEDs light for 0.2 seconds when a reset request is received.
Note : --: No change
Flash: Repeats turning On and Off every 1.25 seconds.
Flash at high speed: Repeats turning On and Off every 0.5 seconds.
Flashes alternately 1: Same as the Flash
Flashes alternately 2: Repeats turning Off and On every 1.25 seconds.

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CHAPTER
2
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
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2.1 Overview The basic mechanism is almost same as the Epson Stylus Photo R1900.
The schematic diagram below shows the printer mechanism.
This chapter explains the operating principles of the mechanical sections and electrical
circuits in this product. The main components of this product are as follows. PF Encoder PF Scale PF Motor
Sensor
Board Name Model Number
Control circuit board CA58 MAIN Front Paper APG Sensors
Power supply circuit board C698 PSB/PSE Eject Roller
Control panel board C698 PNL Rear Paper

Eject Roller APG Motor
Relay Board CA58 SUB-B
CR Relay Board CA58 SUB PF Roller APF Sensor
2.2 Printer Mechanism CR Scale
Cover Open Timing Belt

Like the conventional model, this product uses DC motors and stepping motors as Sensor CR Encoder
power sources. The following table describes the motor types and their applications. Sensor
Table 2-1. Motors PW Sensor LD Roller
Motor Name Type Applications/Functions
Used for carriage driving. Makes little noise during
DC motor with Carriage
CR Motor driving. The CR linear scale and CR encoder sensor
brushes Unit Retard
are used to control the motor.
Roller
Drives the Paper loading rollers at the time of fixed-
value paper loading or paper feed/eject operation. To
DC motor with
PF Motor grasp the paper feed pitch, the precision gear surface
brushes
is fitted with the PF scale and the PF encoder sensor Ink System
Unit PE Sensor
is used to control the motor.
Drives the Carriage Unit at the time of PG setting.
DC motor with Pump Motor
APG Motor The two APG Sensors are driven vertically to control ASF Motor
brushes
the motor.
4-phase, 48-pole Drives the paper feed operation of the ASF. Since
ASF Motor PM type stepping this is a stepping motor, any scales or photo sensors Carriage CR Motor
motor to know the driving conditions are not required. Shaft
4-phase, 48-pole Drives the pump, wiper, etc. of the Ink System. Since Figure 2-1. Printer Mechanism Outline
Pump Motor PM type stepping this is a stepping motor, any scales or photo sensors
motor to know the driving conditions are not required.
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2.3 Printhead Specifications

The Printhead of this product is a F-Mach head.
The following shows the arrangement of the nozzles and the color arrangement of each
nozzle line when viewed the Print Head from behind.
2.258 5.644
(64/720inch) (160/720inch)
B#180 C#180
A#180
B#179 C#179
Paper feed direction
A#179
B#178 C#178
A#178
A column B column C column

(1/360inch)
0.071
B#3 C#3
A#3
B#2 C#2
A#2
B#1 C#1
A#1
Carriage movement direction
Figure 2-2. Nozzle Arrangement
Table 2-2. Nozzle Lines and the Corresponding Ink Color

Ink Line
A column: #1 to #180
Black
B column: #1 to #180
Yellow C column*: #1 to C#60
Magenta C column*: #61 to C#120
Cyan C column*: #121 to C#180
Note "*": #1,#61 and #121 nozzles of C column are used only for flushing, and are not used for
printing.
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2.4 PG Setting
As this printer uses an Auto PG (APG), an appropriate PG position is set according to the used paper type.
The following table indicates the PG positions, the main applications of each position, and the relationships between the two sensors used with the APG.
Table 2-3.
PG Position
Application
PG ( ) PG () PG (Typ) PG (+) PG (++) Release
Printing Photo paper (A4 or more) Photo paper Plain paper Envelope
(Less than A4) Exclusive paper PG (Typ) rub avoidance
PG (-) rub avoidance
Non-printing Position for phase PG adjustment position Standby position after Initialization at power-on Paper jam removal
alignment at reassembly power-on Cleaning (wiping)

Ink Cartridge
replacement
PG value 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.7mm 2.1mm 4.5mm
Sensor PG ( ) PG () PG (Typ) PG (+) PG (++) Release
APG Sensor 1* High High High High High High
APG Sensor 2 Low Low Low Low High High
Note "*": The signal output is Low while the PG positions are changed.
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2.5 Motors & Sensors Table 2-5. List of Sensors

Fig. Name Specific
Motors Type: Reflective photo interrupter Drive voltage: 3.3 V DC 5%
Table 2-4. List of Motors Sensor output:
7 PW Sensor
High: No paper
Fig. Name Specific Low: Paper exists
Type: DC Motor Drive voltage: 42 V DC 5% Type: Mechanical contact Drive voltage: 3.3 V DC 5%
A PF Motor
Armature resistance: 12.2 10% Cover Open Sensor output:
8
Type: DC Motor Drive voltage: 42 V DC 5% Sensor High: Cover closed
B APG Motor
Armature resistance: 64.7 15% Low: Cover open
Type: 4-phase 48-pole PM type stepping motor Drive voltage: 42 V DC 5%
C ASF Motor
Winding resistance: 7.0 10% (per phase at 25C)
B 4
Type: DC Motor Drive voltage: 42 V DC 5%
D CR Motor
Armature resistance: 23.6 10% 3
Type: 4-phase 48-pole PM type stepping motor Drive voltage: 42 V DC 5%
E Pump Motor
Winding resistance: 10.3 10% (per phase at 25C)
2
Sensors
Table 2-5. List of Sensors 5
A 6
Fig. Name Specific
1 PF Encoder sensor Type: Rotary Encoder Drive voltage: 3.3 V DC 5%
Type: Transmissive photo interrupter Drive voltage: 3.3 V DC 5%
Sensor output:
1 C
2 APG Sensor (1)
High: In the domain of each PG position
Low: Between PG positions
Sensor output:
3 APG Sensor (2)
High: In the domain of large PG
Low: In the domain of small PG D
Type: Transmissive photo interrupter Drive voltage: 3.3 V DC 5% 8
Sensor output:
4 ASF Sensor
High: Home position
Low: Other than home position
E
Sensor output:
5 PE Sensor
High (2.4 V or more): No paper
Low (0.4 V or less): Paper exists
7
6 CR Encoder sensor Type: Linear Encoder Drive voltage: 3.3 V DC 5%
Figure 2-3. Motors and Sensors Layout
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2.6 Power-On Sequence Table 2-6. Operation of the power-on sequence

Movement of each Pump
This section describes the power-on sequences. Operation
component Motor*1
Condition 1. Checking waste ink overflow 130 HP 0
Completing ink charge. 1-1. Reads out the protection counter value to check
waste ink overflow.
---
No paper on the paper path. PG ++
PG Typ.
The Printhead is capped with the Cap of the Ink System.

2. APG initialization
PG position is set to PG Typ. 130 HP 0
2-1. The APG Motor rotates counterclockwise until
The Carriage is locked by the CR lock. the PG position is set to PG++ to initialize the ---
PG ++
APG mechanism. PG Typ.
C H E C K The following explains how to use the simplified diagrams in Table 3. Seeking the home position 130 HP 0
P O IN T 2-6. The diagrams show the movement of each component as seen 3-1. The carriage moves to the 0-digit side slowly and
from the front of the printer. confirms it touches the Right Frame. ---
PG ++
PG Typ.
The rotation direction of the ASF PG variation by APG Motor drive 3-2. The carriage moves to the 130-digit side slowly 130 HP 0
Motor PG becomes narrower (down-arrow): and confirms it touches the CR lock.
Clockwise: Clockwise rotation
LD Roller rotates backward PG becomes wider (up-arrow): ---
PG ++
Counterclockwise: Counterclockwise rotation PG Typ.
LD Roller rotates normally (Paper is fed) The following shows when PG is narrow.
The following shows clockwise rotation. 3-3. The carriage moves to the 0-digit side slowly and
130 HP 0
confirms it touches the Right Frame, and the
home position is fixed. ---
Digit number of CR
Afterward, the carriage position is monitored PG ++
PG Typ.
130 HP 0 according to the signals from the CR Encoder.

PG position 4. Releasing the CR lock 130 HP 0
LD Roller Shows PG Typ. position. 4-1. The Pump motor rotates counterclockwise and
releases the CR lock. CCW
PG ++
PG Typ.
4-2. The carriage slowly moves to the 130-digit side to 130 HP 0

PG ++ the CR lock check position.
PG Typ. ---
PG ++
PG Typ.
PF Roller Carriage
4-3. The carriage slightly moves to the 130-digit side. 130 HP 0
The rotation direction of the PF Motor The condition of the CR lock ---
Clockwise: Red: CR lock is set PG ++
PG Typ.
Paper is fed normally White:CR lock is released
Counterclockwise: The above shows the CR lock is set.
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Paper is fed backward
The above shows clockwise rotation.
Figure 2-4. Carriage Movement
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Table 2-6. Operation of the power-on sequence Table 2-6. Operation of the power-on sequence
Movement of each Pump Movement of each Pump
Operation Operation
component Motor*1 component Motor*1
4-4. The Pump Motor rotates counterclockwise to set 130 HP 0
8-2. The carriage performs a load measurement while
130 HP 0
the Wiper of the Ink System, and then the Pump moving to the VH Check position, and records the
CCW
Motor rotates clockwise to retract the Wiper. detected voltage of the PW sensor at the specified ---
PG ++
CW three positions, then stops.
PG Typ. PG ++
PG Typ.
4-5. The carriage slowly returns to its home position. 130 HP 0 8-3. The carriage detects the voltage of the PW sensor 130 HP 0
at the carriage stop position (the black area at the
---
PG ++
Paper Guide Front). ---
PG Typ.
PG ++
PG Typ.
5. Setting the APG to PG Typ. 130 HP 0
8-4. The carriage performs a load measurement while
5-1. The APG Motor rotates clockwise and sets to PG 130 HP 0
--- moving to the 0-digit side, and stops.
Typ.
PG ++
PG Typ.
---
PG ++
PG Typ.
6. PF-ASF initialization 130 HP 0
6-1. The PE Sensor detects no paper and the ASF 9. PF Motor measurement 130 HP 0
Sensor detects that the ASF is on its home --- 9-1. The PF motor rotates clockwise for approx. two
position, and then the PF Motor rotates clockwise PG ++ seconds, and performs a load measurement. ---
PG Typ.
for approx. one second. PG ++
PG Typ.
6-2. While monitoring the ASF Sensor, the ASF 130 HP 0

Motor slowly rotates counterclockwise until the 9-2. The carriage returns to its home position. 130 HP 0
ASF gets out of its home position. ---
PG ++
---
PG Typ.
PG ++
PG Typ.
6-3. The ASF Motor rotates clockwise and the ASF 130 HP 0
Sensor detects that the ASF is on its home 10. Detecting ink cartridge and initializing ink
130 HP 0
position. --- system*3
PG ++ 10-1. The carriage moves to the 130-digit side to check ---
PG Typ.
the ink end sensor. The ink remaining is detected PG ++
PG Typ.
7. Low temperature operation sequence*2 130 HP 0 after completing the check.

7-1. The carriage moves back and forth between 0- 10-2. The carriage slowly returns to its home position. 130 HP 0
digit side and the 130-digit side for two times. ---
PG ++
PG Typ.
---
PG ++
PG Typ.
8. CR Motor measurement 130 HP 0
8-1. The carriage slowly moves to the 130-digit side. 11. CR lock setting 130 HP 0
--- 11-1. The Pump Motor rotates clockwise, and sets
PG ++
PG Typ.
the CR lock.*3 CW
PG ++
PG Typ.
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Table 2-6. Operation of the power-on sequence 2.7 Printer Initialization

Movement of each Pump
Operation There are four kinds of initialization method, and the following explains each
component Motor*1
11-2. The carriage moves to the 130-digit side slowly initialization
and confirms it touches the CR lock. 130 HP 0
1. Hardware initialization
--- This printer is initialized when turning the printer power on, or printer recognized
PG ++
PG Typ.
the cold-reset command (remote RS command).
When printer is initialized, the following actions are performed.
11-3. The carriage returns to its home position. 130 HP 0
(a) Initializes printer mechanism
--- (b) Clears input data buffer
PG ++
PG Typ.
(c) Clears print buffer
(d) Sets default values
Note "*1": The rotation directions of the Pump Motor and their corresponding functions are as 2. Operator initialization
follows.
Initialization when resetting the USB software, and the following are performed.
Clockwise: Cap closing/Pump suction/Wiper retracting/CR locking
Counterclockwise: Cap opening/Pump release/Wiper setting/CR unlocking
(a) Clears input data buffer
(b) Clears print buffer
"*2": Executes when the detected temperature is under 5 oC (41oF) by the thermistor on the (c) Sets default values
Printhead.
"*3": The empty suction operation may occur depending on the situation.
3. Software initialization
The ESC@ command also initialize the printer.
When printer is initialized, the following actions are performed.
(a) Clears print buffer
(b) Sets default values
4. IEEE 1284.4 rs command initialization
The printer recognized the IEEE 1284.4 rs command.
When printer is initialized, the following action is performed.
Initialization when an error occurs.
(a) Initializes printer mechanism
(b) Clears input data buffer
(c) Clears print buffer
(d) Sets default values
Initialization in normal operation
(a) Clears input data buffer
(b) Clears print buffer
(c) Sets default values
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CHAPTER
3
TROUBLESHOOTING
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3.1 Overview
This chapter describes unit-level troubleshooting.
3.1.1 Troubleshooting according to Error Messages

After checking the printer LED and STM3 error indications, you can grasp the fault location using the check list in this section. When you find the fault location, refer to Chapter 4
Disassembly and Reassembly and change the corresponding part and/or unit. The following table indicates the check point reference tables corresponding to the error states (LED
and STM3).
Table 3-1. List of Error Messages
LED Indications
Error Status STM3 Message See the table for Troubleshooting
Power Paper Ink
Communication error
Communication error - - - Check all connections and make sure all devices are on. If the power was
turned off during printing, cancel the print job. If the error does not clear,
see your printer documentation. Refer to Table 3-2 ?Troubleshooting of Communication
Error? (P.32)
Different device from specified
Model Difference - - - Attempting to connect to a different device from that specified in the driver.
Check the driver settings and the device.
Printer cover open Printer cover open Refer to Table 3-3 ?Troubleshooting of Printer Cover
- Flash - Open Error? (P.34)
error Close the printer cover.
Paper out or not loaded correctly
Reload the paper, then press the Paper button on the printer or click the Refer to Table 3-4 ?Troubleshooting of Paper Out
Paper out error - Light -
[Continue] button if it appears on the screen. To cancel the print job, click Error? (P.35)
the [Cancel] button if it appears on the screen.
Paper jam
Refer to Table 3-5 ?Troubleshooting of Paper Jam
Paper jam error - Flash - Press the Paper button on the printer or click the [Eject] button when it Error? (P.37)
appears on the screen. Remove any remaining jammed paper by hand.
Page not printed or multi-page error
Multi-feed error - Light - A page has not been printed, multiple pages have been fed into the printer at Refer to Table 3-6 ?Troubleshooting of Multi-feed
once, or the wrong paper size has been fed into the printer. Remove and error? (P.38)
reload the paper. Press the Paper button if necessary.
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Table 3-1. List of Error Messages

LED Indications
Error Status STM3 Message See the table for Troubleshooting
Power Paper Ink
Ink low - - Flash Replace Cartridge Refer to Table 3-7 ?Troubleshooting of Ink Low? (P.38)
Black: XXXX*
Color: XXXX
Ink-out error - - Light ...................
Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. Click the
[How to] button for ink cartridge installation instructions.
Refer to Table 3-9 ?Troubleshooting of No Ink
Ink cartridges cannot be recognized
Cartridge/CSIC Error? (P.39)
Black: XXXX*
No ink cartridge/ Color: XXXX
- - Light
CSIC error ...................
Epson recommends the genuine Epson cartridges listed above. Click the
[How to] button for ink cartridge installation instructions.
Service required
Flashes Flashes Refer to Table 3-10 ?Troubleshooting of Maintenance
Maintenance request Off
alternately 1 alternately 2 The printer's ink pads are at the end of their service life. Please contact Request? (P.40)
Epson support.
General error
Flashes at Flashes at Refer to Table 3-11 ?Troubleshooting of Fatal Error?
Fatal error Off
high speed high speed Turn the printer off and delete all print jobs. Open the printer cover and (P.41)
remove any paper from inside the printer and turn the printer back on.
Note "*": Represents the part number of the Ink Cartridge. (See ?1.2.2 Ink Cartridge? (p.10))
Note : --: No change
Flash: Repeats turning On and Off every 1.25 seconds.
Flash at high speed: Repeats turning On and Off every 0.5 seconds.
Flashes alternately 1: Same as the Flash
Flashes alternately 2: Repeats turning Off and On every 1.25 seconds.
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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error

Occurrence Faulty Part/
Phenomenon Detail Check Point Remedy
Timing Part Name
At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Panel FFC 1. Check that the Panel FFC is connected to the Panel Board 1. Connect the Panel FFC to the Panel Board and
connector and Main Board connector CN4. Main Board connectors.
Panel Board Panel FFC

connector
Panel FFC CN4
2. Check the Panel FFC for damages. 2. Replace the Panel FFC with a new one.
Panel Board 1. Check the Panel Board for damages. 1. Replace the Panel Board with a new one.
Power Supply 1. Check that the connector cable of the Power Supply Board is 1. Connect the connector cable of the Power
Board connected to the Main Board connector CN60. Supply Board to the Main Board connector
CN60.
Connector cable of the
Power Supply Board Blue line
CN60
1Pin side
2. Check that the blue colored pin of the Power Supply Board 2. Reconnect the Power Supply Board connector
connector cable is inserted into the 1 Pin of the Main Board cable so that the blue colored pin is inserted
connector CN60 as shown in the above picture. into the 1 Pin.
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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting of Communication Error

Timing Part Name
At power-on The printer does not operate at all. Power Supply 3. Check that the Fuse F1 on the Power Supply Board has not 3. Replace the Power Supply Board with a new
Board blown. one.
Power Supply
Board
Fuse F1
4. Check the components on the Power Supply Board for damage. 4. Replace the Power Supply Board with a new
one.
At operation Operation at power-on is normal, Interface cable 1. Check that the Interface cable is connected between the PC and 1. Connect the Interface cable to the PC and
but the error appears when the printer. printer.
print job is sent to the printer.
2. Check the Interface cable for breaking. 2. Replace the Interface cable with a new one.
USB 1. Check that the PC and printer are connected via the USB hub. 1. Configure the USB ID setting.
Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
Printer Driver 1. Check that the printer driver for WorkForce 1100/Epson Stylus 1. Install the printer driver for WorkForce 1100/
Office T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office 1100 has already Epson Stylus Office T1110/B1100/T1100/
been installed. Epson ME Office 1100.
2. Check that the connected printer is WorkForce 1100/Epson 2. Connect the WorkForce 1100/Epson Stylus
Stylus Office T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office 1100. Office T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office
1100 printer.
Main Board 1. Check that a wrong model name has not been input to the 1. Make the initial setting using the Adjustment
EEPROM on the Main Board. Program.
Refer to Chapter 5?Adjustment?.
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Table 3-3. Troubleshooting of Printer Cover Open Error

Timing Part Name
During printing A Printer Cover Open Error is Cover Open 1. Check that the Printer Cover is not open. 1. Close the Printer Cover.
indicated during printing. Sensor
2. Check that the connector cable of the Cover Open Sensor is 2. Connect the connector cable of the Cover Open
connected to the Cover Open Sensor and connector CN4 on the Sensor to the Cover Open Sensor and
Panel Board. connector CN4 on the Panel Board correctly.
CN4 Connector of the Cover

Open Sensor
Panel Unit
3. Using a tester, check that the Cover Open Sensor is normal. 3. Replace the Panel Unit with a new one.
Paper absent:0V
Paper present:3.3V
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Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error

Timing Part Name
At operation When the Paper Switch is ASF Assy. 1. Check the LD Roller or Retard Roller of the ASF Assy for paper 1. Using a cleaning sheet, clean the LD Roller
pressed, the LD Roller attempt to dust and foreign matter. and Retard Roller. The procedure is as follows.
feed paper but the paper is not (1) Place the cleaning sheet upside down and
fed. put it into the ASF Assy.
(2) Press the Paper Switch to start paper feed.
(3) Repeat the above steps several times.
* To remove persistent contamination, staple
an alcohol-dampened cloth to a postcard
and clean the rollers in the following
method.
Cleaning sheet Postcard used
as mount
Non-adhesive part
Adhesive part
Stapling
This side down
Cloth damped
with alcohol
(1) Place the alcohol-dampened cloth toward

the LD Roller surface of the ASF Assy.
(2) Hold the mount top end securely and press
the Paper Switch.
(3) Repeat the paper feed sequence several
times to clean the LD Roller surface of the
ASF Assy.
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Table 3-4. Troubleshooting of Paper Out Error

Timing Part Name
At operation Paper Mismatch Error is PE Sensor 1. Check that the connector cable of the PE Sensor is securely 1. Connect the connector cable of the PE Sensor
indicated. connected to the PE Sensor and Relay Board connector CN2. to the PE Sensor and connector CN2 on the
Relay Board correctly.
PE Sensor connector CN2
2. Check that the Sensor Holder is mounted to the Mechanical 2. Install the Sensor Holder correctly.
frame correctly.
Sensor Holder
Detection Lever
Torsion Spring
3. Move the Detection Lever manually as when the paper passes, 3. Replace the PE Sensor Holder Unit with a new
and check that the Detection Lever returns to the original one.
position automatically by the Torsion Spring when released.
Refer to the above photo.
4. Using a tester, check that the PE Sensor is normal. 4. Replace the PE Sensor Holder Unit with a new
Paper absent : 2.4V or more one.
Paper present : 0.4V or less
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Table 3-5. Troubleshooting of Paper Jam Error

Timing Part Name
At operation At the time of paper ejection, the 1. Check that the size of the fed paper is not larger than that of the 1. Tell the user that the paper size specified by the
PF Roller advances the paper but paper specified by the driver. driver is not available for the printer.
cannot eject it completely.
Paper is not ejected completely ASF Assy. 1. Check that the paper is fed along the Right Edge Guide. 1. Feed the paper along the Right Edge Guide.
and causes a jam near the Paper
Paper EJ Frame 1. Check that the Star Wheel Units have not come off the Paper EJ 1. Securely install the Star Wheel Units to the
Eject Frame.
Assy. Frame Assy. Paper EJ Frame Assy.
Paper EJ Frame Assy.
Star Wheel Units
2. Check the Paper EJ Frame Assy for deformation or damages. 2. Replace the Paper EJ Frame Assy with a new
one.
Spur Gear 68 1. Check the Spur Gear 68 or Spur Gear 16; B for damages. 1. Replace the Front (or Rear) Paper EJ Roller
Spur Gear 16; B Assy with a new one.
Paper EJ Roller
Spur Gear 16; B
Assy.(front/rear)
Spur Gear 68
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Table 3-6. Troubleshooting of Multi-feed error

Occurrence Faulty Part/Part
Timing Name
Any time During manual double-sided ASF Assy 1. Check that the Retard Roller Assy is moving properly during the 1. Attach the Extension Spring on the back side
printing, multiple sheets are fed feeding operation. of the Retard Roller Assy correctly.
at a time. Refer to Chapter 4 Retard Roller Assy
Bottom of (P.101).
the ASF Assy
Extension Spring
Retard Roller
Assy
ASF Assy
2. Check that the position of the ASF Guide Roller LDs has been 2. Adjust the position of the ASF Guide Roller
adjusted correctly. LDs.
Refer to Chapter 4 ASF Assy (P.96).
Table 3-7. Troubleshooting of Ink Low

Timing Name
At operation or A message is displayed on the Ink Cartridge 1. Look at the remaining ink indication of the STM3 to check the 1. Prepare a new Ink Cartridge.
during printing LED and STM3 during printing. amount of the ink remaining in the Ink Cartridge.
Table 3-8. Troubleshooting of Ink Out Error

Timing Name
During printing After the Carriage has detected Ink Cartridge 1. Look at the remaining ink indication of the STM3 to check 1. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
the HP, an error is displayed on whether the ink remains in the Ink Cartridge.
the LED and STM3.
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Table 3-9. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error

Timing Part Name
At power-on After the Carriage has detected Ink Cartridge 1. Check that the Ink Cartridge is installed correctly. 1. Install the Ink Cartridge correctly.
the HP, an error is displayed on
2. Check that the tab of the Ink Cartridge is not broken. 2. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
the LED and STM3.
Tab
3. Check that the Memory Chip is not disconnected or not 3. Replace the Ink Cartridge with a new one.
damaged.
Memory Chip
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Table 3-9. Troubleshooting of No Ink Cartridge/CSIC Error

Timing Part Name
At power-on After the Carriage has detected CSIC FFC 1. Check that the CSIC FFC is connected to the CSIC Board 1. Connect the CSIC FFC to the CSIC Board
the HP, an error is displayed on connector and Main Board connector CN22. connector and Main Board connector CN22.
the LED and STM3.
CSIC FFC
CSIC Board
connector CN22
2. Check the CSIC FFC for damage. 2. Replace the CSIC FFC with a new one.
CSIC Board 1. Check the CSIC Board for damage. 1. Replace the CSIC Assy with a new one.
CSIC Board
Table 3-10. Troubleshooting of Maintenance Request

Timing Part Name
At power-on At power-on, the printer does not Waste Ink Pads 1. Using the Adjustment Program, check if the values of the 1. Replace the Waste Ink Pads and reset the
operate at all. Protection Counter A and B have exceeded the values shown Protection Counter A and B value with the
below. Adjustment Program.
Protection Counter A*: 12,300 14,250
Protection Counter B: 8,900
Note*: Taking the ink evaporation amount into consideration, the threshold value of the Protection Counter A for the Maintenance Request varies from 12,300 to 14,250 accordingly until 260 days
pass from the day the printer receives the first TI from the printer driver (the printer is initially used). The value after 260 days is 14,250.
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Table 3-11. Troubleshooting of Fatal Error

Timing Part Name
At power-on At power-on, the CR Motor does CR Motor 1. Check the CR Motor connector cable for damages. 1. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
not operate at all. 2. Check if the CR Motor operates normally. 2. Replace the CR Motor with a new one.
3. Check that the CR Motor connector cable is connected to the 3. Connect the CR Motor connector cable to the
Main Board connector CN115. Main Board connector CN115.
CN115
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At power-on The power-on sequence is CR drive 1. Check that the Carriage Shaft is lubricated with grease. 1. Wipe the surface of the Carriage Shaft with a
executed but Fatal error is mechanism dry, soft cloth, and lubricate the Carriage
displayed. Shaft with grease G-71.
Carriage Shaft Refer to Chapter 6 ?Maintenance?.
At power-on, the PF Motor does PF Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the PF Motor is connected to 1. Connect the PF Motor connector cable to the
not operate at all. the Main Board connector CN116. Main Board connector CN116.
CN116
2. Check the PF Motor connector cable for damages. 2. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
3. Check if the PF Motor operates normally. 3. Replace the PF Motor with a new one.
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Timing Part Name
At power-on At power-on, the APG Motor APG Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the APG Motor is connected 1. Connect the APG Motor connector cable to
does not operate at all. to the Main Board connector CN118. the Main Board connector CN118.
CN118
2. Check the APG Motor connector cable for damage. 2. Replace the APG Assy with a new one.
3. Check if the APG Motor operates normally. 3. Replace the APG Assy with a new one.
At power-on, the Pump Motor Pump Motor 1. Using a tester, check the resistance value of the Pump Motor. 1. If the resistance value is abnormal, replace the
does not operate at all. Value of resistance: 10.3 10% Ink System with a new one.
2. Check the Pump Motor connector cable for damages. 2. Replace the Ink System with a new one.
3. Check that the Pump Motor connector cable is connected to the 3. Connect the Pump Motor connector cable to
Main Board connector CN117. the Main Board connector CN117.
CN117
4. Check the Pump Motor connector cable for damages. 4. Replace the Ink System with a new one.
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Timing Part Name
At power-on While the power-on sequence is APG Sensor 1. Check the APG Sensor connector cables is connected to the 1. Connect the APG Sensor connector cables to
being executed, Fatal error is APG Sensor connectors. the APG Sensor connectors.
displayed.
2. Check if the connector cables of the APG Sensor is broken. 2. Replace the ASF Assy with a new ones.
APG Sensor connector cables
APG Sensors
3. Check the APG Sensors for damages. 3. Replace the APG Assy with a new one.
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Timing Part Name
At power-on While the power-on sequence is ASF Motor 1. Check that the connector cable of the ASF Motor is connected 1. Connect the connector cable of the ASF
being executed, Fatal error is to the Relay connector. Motor to the Relay connector.
displayed.
ASF Motor
Relay connector
2. Using a tester, check the resistance value of the ASF Motor. 2. If the resistance value is abnormal, replace the
Value of resistance: 7.0 10% ASF Motor with a new one.
3. Check the ASF Motor connector cable for damages. 3. Replace the ASF Motor with a new one.
Relay connector 1. Check that the Relay connector cable is connected to the Main 1. Connect the Relay connector cable to the
cable Board connector CN119. Main Board connector CN119.
CN119
2. Check the Relay connector cable for damages. 2. Replace the Relay connector cable with a new
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Timing Part Name
At power-on While the power-on sequence is Relay FFC 1. Check that the Relay FFC is connected to the Relay Board 1. Connect the Relay FFC to the Relay Board
being executed, Fatal error is connector CN1 and Main Board connector CN5. connector CN1 and Main Board connector
displayed. CN5.
CN1
Relay FFC
CN5
2. Check the Relay FFC for damages. 2. Replace the Relay FFC cable with a new one.
At power-on, the Carriage Unit CR Scale 1. Check that the CR Scale is inserted in the slit of the CR 1. Insert the CR Scale into the slit of the CR
moves away from the home Encoder Sensor. Encoder Sensor.
position and bumps against the
right of the Frame, then hits the CR Scale
left of the Frame.
CR Encoder
Sensor Board
2. Check the CR Scale for damages and dirt. 2. Wipe off the dirt completely or replace the CR
Scale with a new one.
CR Encoder 1. Check the CR Encoder Sensor for paper dust, etc. 1. Remove the paper dust, etc. from the CR
Sensor Board Encoder Sensor.
2. Check the CR Encoder Sensor Board for damages. 2. Replace the CR Encoder Sensor Board with a
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At power-on At power-on, the Carriage Unit Sensor FFC 1. Check that the Sensor FFC is connected to the CR Encoder 1. Connect the Sensor FFC to the CR Encoder
moves away from the home Sensor Board connector and Main Board connector CN9. Sensor Board connector and Main Board
position and bumps against the connector CN9.
right of the Frame, then hits the
left of the Frame.
CN9
CR Encoder Sensor
Board connector
2. Check the Sensor FFC for damages. 2. Replace the Sensor FFC with a new one.
At power-on, the PF Roller PF Encoder 1. Check that the PF Encoder Sensor Holder is mounted correctly. 1. Install the PF Encoder Sensor Holder
rotates fast about a half turn. Sensor Holder correctly.
2. Check that the FFC of the PF Encoder Sensor is securely 2. Connect the PF Encoder Sensor FFC to the PF
connected to the PF Encoder Sensor Board connector and Relay Encoder Sensor Board and Relay Board
Board connector CN6. connector CN6.
CN6
PF Encoder Sensor
Board connector
3. Check the PF Encoder Sensor for paper dust, etc. 3. Remove the paper dust, etc. from the PF
Encoder Sensor.
4. Check if the PF Encoder or the FFC is damaged. 4. Replace the PF Encoder with a new one.
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Timing Part Name
At power-on At power-on, the PF Roller PF Scale 1. Check that the PF Scale is inserted in the slit of the PF Encoder 1. Install the PF Scale in the slit of the PF
rotates fast about a half turn. Sensor. Encoder Sensor correctly.
PF Scale
Slit
2. Check the PF Scale for damages and dirt. 2. Replace the PF Scale with a new one.
During printing After receiving a print data, an Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC and the Sensor FFC are securely 1. Connect the Head FFC and the Sensor FFC to
error is displayed on the LED Sensor FFC connected to the Main Board connectors CN9, CN11, CN12, the Main Board connectors CN9, CN11,
and STM3. and CN13. CN12, and CN13.
CN9, CN11, CN12, CN13
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During printing After starting to print, ink is not Relay Head FFC 1. Check that the Relay Head FFC is securely connected to the 1. Connect the Relay Head FFC to the Main
ejected and paper stops midway. Main Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13. Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13.
2. Check that the Relay Head FFC is securely connected to the CR 2. Connect the Relay Head FFC to the CR Relay
Relay Board connectors CN3 and CN4. Board connectors CN3 and CN4.
Relay Head FFC
3. Check the Relay Head FFC for damages. 3. Replace the Relay Head FFC with a new one.
Head FFC 1. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the CR Relay 1. Connect the Head FFC to the CR Relay Board
Board connectors CN1 and CN2. connectors CN1 and CN2.
2. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print 2. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head
Head connectors. connectors.
Head FFC
Print Head
Head FFC connector
3. Check the Head FFC for damages. 3. Replace the Head FFC with a new one.
Ink is not ejected from most Print Head 1. Check for occurrence of Head Hot. 1. Replace the Print Head with a new one.
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3.1.2 Troubleshooting based on Observed Faults

This section provides troubleshooting procedures based on observed faults such as print quality troubles and abnormal noise.
Table 3-12. Print Quality Troubles

Faulty Part/
Observed Faults Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy
Part Name
Dot missing and Inks are not ejected from the Ink System Unit 1. Check for foreign matter around the Seal Rubber on the Cap 1. Remove the foreign matter around the Seal
mixed colors Print Head to the Cap. (Cap) Unit. Rubber completely.
Seal Rubbers
Extension Spring, 1.19 IS
2. Check that the Extension Spring 1.19 IS is correctly installed to 2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
the Cap Unit.
Although inks are ejected from Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 1. After running a Head Cleaning, check the
the Print Head to the Cap, the broken lines or missing segments. Nozzle Check Pattern again.
trouble still occurs after
executing a cleaning cycle or
replacing the Ink Cartridges.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Dot missing and Although inks are ejected from Relay Head FFC 1. Check that the Relay Head FFC is securely connected to the 1. Connect the Relay Head FFC to the Main
mixed colors the Print Head to the Cap, the Main Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13. Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13.
trouble still occurs after
Relay Head FFC
3. Check the Relay Head FFC for damages. 3. Replace the Relay Head FFC with a new one. If
the trouble still occurs after replacing it, replace
the Print Head with a new one.
2. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 2. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head
connectors. connectors.
Head FFC
Print Head
Head FFC connector
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Dot missing and Although inks are ejected from Head FFC 3. Check the Head FFC for damages. 3. Replace the Head FFC with a new one. If the
mixed colors the Print Head to the Cap, the trouble still occurs after replacing it, replace the
trouble still occurs after Print Head with a new one.
Ink System Unit 1. Check if the Cleaner Blade is covered with paper dust or is bent. 1. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
Cleaner Blade
Cleaner Blade
Main Board 1. Check the Main Board for damages. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Horizontal or vertical Although inks are ejected from Relay Head FFC 1. Check that the Relay Head FFC is securely connected to the 1. Connect the Relay Head FFC to the Main
banding / Getting the Print Head to the Cap, the Main Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13. Board connectors CN11, CN12, and CN13.
smeared trouble still occurs after
Relay Head FFC
3. Check the Relay Head FFC for damages. 3. Replace the Relay Head FFC with a new one. If
the trouble still occurs after replacing it, replace
2. Check that the Head FFC is securely connected to the Print Head 2. Connect the Head FFC to the Print Head
connectors. connectors.
Head FFC
Print Head
Head FFC connector
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Horizontal or vertical Although inks are ejected from Head FFC 3. Check the Head FFC for damages. 3. Replace the Head FFC with a new one. If the
banding / Getting the Print Head to the Cap, the trouble still occurs after replacing it, replace the
smeared trouble still occurs after Print Head with a new one.
Print Head 1. Check if the print quality recovers after running a cleaning or 1. Run the cleaning and replace the Ink Cartridges
replacing the Ink Cartridges. several times. If the trouble still occurs, replace
Main Board 1. Check the Main Board for damages. 1. Replace the Main Board with a new one.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Vertical or horizontal The printout has banding vertical Adjustment 1. For printing in the Bi-D mode, check that the Bi-D Adjustment 1. Perform Bi-D Adjustment to eliminate
banding / Color to the CR moving direction and has been performed properly. displacements between the upper and lower
shading is not evenly colored. lines.
Direction of CR
Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 1. Perform the Head Cleaning, then check the
movement
broken lines or missing segments. Nozzle Check Pattern.
If the trouble still occurs, replace the Print Head
with a new one.
Carriage Shaft 1. Check the surfaces of the Carriage Shaft for foreign matter. 1. Remove foreign matter from the Carriage Shaft.
* If the trouble still occurs after 2. Check that the Carriage Shaft is fully lubricated with grease. 2. Wipe the grease applied to the Carriage Shaft
doing all measures described with a dry, soft cloth, and then apply G-71
in the right-hand columns, grease.
replace the CR Motor with a Refer to Chapter 6 ?Maintenance?.
new one.
3. Check that the Carriage Shaft is mounted horizontally. 3. Reassemble the Carriage Shaft correctly.
4. Check the Carriage Shaft for damages. 4. Replace the Carriage Shaft with a new one.
Narrow stripes of the same width Printer Driver and 1. Check if appropriate paper is used in accordance with the Printer 1. Use the appropriate type of paper in accordance
appear horizontally to the CR the Paper Driver settings. with the Printer Driver.
moving direction.
Print Head 1. Run a Nozzle Check, and check the printed pattern if it has 1. Perform the Head Cleaning, then check the
broken lines or missing segments. Nozzle Check Pattern.
Direction of CR
movement Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
If the trouble still occurs, replace the Print Head
with a new one.
PF Roller Shaft 1. Check the surface of the PF Roller Shaft for foreign matter. 1. Clean the PF Roller surface carefully.
2. Check the PF Roller Shaft for damages. 2. Replace the PF Roller with a new one.
* If the trouble still occurs after

doing all measures described
in the right-hand columns,
replace the PF Motor with a
new one.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Vertical or horizontal When printing at 360 dpi, Adjustment 1. Check that PF Adjustment has executed properly. 1. Perform PF Adjustment properly.
banding / Color horizontal banding and color Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
shading unevenness appears at a constant
2. Check for Dot missing. 2. Replace the Ink System Unit with a new one.
frequency.
Star Wheel Rollers traces appear Paper EJ Frame 1. Check that the Star Wheel Units have not come off or the Star 1. Install the Star Wheel Units to the Paper EJ
in the CR moving direction. Assy. Wheel Rollers turns normally. Frame Assy correctly.
Paper EJ Frame Assy.
Star Wheel Units
Printout is faint or blurry. Printer Driver and 1. Check that adequate paper is used according to the setting of the 1. Use the appropriate type of paper in accordance
the Paper Printer Driver. with the Printer Driver.
Print Head 1. Using the Adjustment Program, check that the correct Head ID has 1. Using the Adjustment Program, enter the 10-
been written to the EEPROM. digit code of the Head ID to the EEPROM.
The bottom of the printout is not Adjustment 1. Check if the Positioning Adjustment of PF Roller Shaft Retainer 1. Make adjustments according to the specified
evenly colored. has been performed properly. adjustment priority.
Paper EJ Roller Traces of the Paper EJ Roller Printer Driver and 1. Check if appropriate paper is used in accordance with the Printer 1. Use the appropriate type of paper in accordance
traces appear on the appear on the printed paper. the Paper Driver settings. with the Printer Driver.
printout.
Front and Rear 1. Check if the Paper EJ Roller is clean or not. 1. Clean the Paper EJ Roller with a soft cloth.
Paper EJ Roller
Assys.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
The printout is The non-printed side or the Front Paper 1. Check that heaps of ink are not formed on the Front Paper Guide 1. If heaps of ink are formed, replace the Front
stained with ink. bottom of the printout is dirty Guide Pad Pad and that the Front Paper Guide Pad is installed securely and Paper Guide. If it has been confirmed that the
with ink. evenly in the setting position. Ink pads have risen, reinstall the Front Paper
Guide Pad correctly.
Front Paper Guide Pad Front Paper Guide
When the paper size in the sent PW sensor 1. Check that the PW Sensor FFC is connected. 1. Connect the PW Sensor FFC.
print data is larger than the size
2. Check that the PW Sensor is not faulty. 2. Replace the PW Sensor with a new one.
of the fed paper, data are printed
on the Front Paper Guide,
extending off the paper.
Ink smudges appear on the blank Paper EJ Frame 1. Check the Star Wheel Rollers for ink stain. 1. Clean the Star Wheel Rollers with a soft cloth.
area of the printout. Assy.
Front Paper 1. Check the Front Paper Guide for ink stain. 1. Clean the Front Paper Guide with a soft cloth.
Guide
Front Paper 1. Check if ink heaps are formed on the Front Paper Guide Pad. 1. Replace the Front Paper Guide with a new one.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
The printout is Ink smudges appear on the blank Front and Rear 1. Check the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys for ink stain. 1. Clean the Front and Rear Paper EJ Roller Assys
stained with ink. area of the printout. Paper EJ Roller with a soft cloth.
Driven Roller Shaft
Assys
Front Paper EJ Roller Assy Rear Paper EJ Roller Assy
Driven Roller 1. Check the Driven Roller Shaft for ink stain. 1. Clean the Driven Roller Shaft with a soft cloth.
Shaft
Ink System Unit 1. Check that wiping operation was performed properly. 1. Install the Cleaner blade correctly or replace it
with a new one.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
The printout is Ink smudges appear on the blank PF Roller Shaft 1. Check the PF Roller Shaft for ink stain. 1. Clean the PF Roller Shaft with a soft cloth.
stained with ink. area of the printout.
PF Roller Shaft
The printout is Images are printed grainy in all Adjustment 1. Check that PG, Bi-D and Head Angular Adjustments have been 1. Make the adjustments according to the
grainy. print modes. Or the image looks Main Board made properly. specified adjustment priority.
rough. Print Head Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
2. Print the adjustment check patterns and check if they are grainy. 2. If the images look still grainy after adjustment,
replace the Main Board with a new one.
When printed at 5760 dpi, the Adjustment 1. After making sure that PG, Bi-D and Head Angular Adjustments 1. Make the adjustment according to the specified
printed images are poor or Main Board have been made correctly, check whether PW Sensor has been adjustment priority.
grainy. Print Head adjusted properly. Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
2. Print the adjustment check patterns and check if the printed 2. If the image quality does not improve after the
images are still poor or grainy. adjustment, replace the Print Head and Main
Board in this order, and check the image
graininess.
Regarding hue of The whole image is reddish. Adjustment 1. Check if the PG has been adjusted properly. 1. Make the adjustment according to the specified
images Print Head adjustment priority.
2. Check that Bi-D and Head Angular Adjustments have been 2. Make the adjustments according to the
made properly. specified adjustment priority.
3. Print the adjustment check patterns and check the image color. 3. If the image color does not change after
adjustment, replace the Print Head with a new
one.
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Faulty Part/
Part Name
Borderless Printing Cannot make a borderless PW sensor 1. Check if the paper dust or scrap of the paper is attached to the 1. Remove the paper dust or scrap of the paper.
printing (The printer prints with Front Paper Guide.
margins despite the borderless
2. Check that PW adjustment has executed properly. 2. If the borderless printing still can not be made
setting).
after the adjustment, replace the PW Sensor
with a new one.
Pattern misalignment The vertical lines are not aligned Adjustment 1. Check that BAND printing adjustment has executed properly. 3. Make the adjustment according to the specified
for vertical lines and at monochrome draft printing. adjustment priority.
such Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
Table 3-13. Abnormal Noise

Faulty Part/
Occurrence Timing Details of the Fault Check Point Remedy
Part Name
Printing operation is performed Adjustment 1. Check that PF Belt Tension Adjustment has been executed 1. Make the adjustment according to the specified
normally but abnormal noise is properly. adjustment priority.
produced at power-on or during Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?.
operations.
Carriage Shaft 1. Check that the Carriage Shaft is fully lubricated with grease. 1. Wipe the grease applied to the Carriage Shaft
with a dry, soft cloth, and then apply grease (G-
71).
Refer to Chapter 6 ?Maintenance?.
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CHAPTER
4
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
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4.1 Overview 4.1.1 Precautions

Before starting the disassembling/reassembling work of this product, always read the
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling and assembling this product.
following WARNING and CAUTION carefully.
Unless otherwise specified, the disassembled units or main components can be
reassembled by reversing the disassembling procedure. Before starting the disassembling/reassembling work of this
W A R N IN G
WARNINGs must be followed to avoid personal injury or death. product, always disconnect the power cable.
When the power supply cable must be connected for voltage
CAUTIONs must be followed to avoid damaging the printer or test equipment.
measurement or like, be extremely careful not to get an electric
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED indicates that specific mandatory adjustments must shock and follow the procedures in this manual to do your
be carried out to complete the repair. work.
CHECK POINTs emphasize a particularly important process or procedure. Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink
gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water and see a
REASSEMBLY notes provide helpful tips on reassembly procedures, especially doctor.
when correct reassembly differs from simple reverse-assembly. To prevent injury from sharp metal edges, always wear gloves
When you need to disassemble any units or parts that are not described in this chapter, for disassembly and reassembly.
refer to the exploded diagrams in the Appendix. If ink has adhered to your skin, wash it with soap and water. If
it has caused skin irritation, see a doctor.
Before starting your work, always read the precautions described in the next section.
To protect the microprocessors and circuitry, use static
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps when
accessing the internal components.
C A U T IO N Use only the recommended tools for disassembly, reassembly

and adjustment.
Refer to Table 4-1 ?List of Tools?.
Tighten screws to the specified torques.
Use the specified lubricants and adhesives.
Refer to Chapter 6 Maintenance.
Make the necessary adjustments under the instructions given
for disassembling.
Refer to Chapter 5 Adjustment.
When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for
cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such
products containing flammable gas is prohibited.
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4.1.2 Tools 4.1.3 Screws

The following table indicates the tools recommended for use for disassembly, The following table lists the screws used in this product. When disassembling and
reassembly and adjustment. reassembling the printer, refer to the following table and use the specified screws in the
Table 4-1. List of Tools specified positions.
Tool Name Code Table 4-2. List of Screw Types

Phillips Screw Driver, No.1 1080530 No. Name No. Name
Phillips Screw Driver, No.2 - 1) C.B.P. M3x10 11) C.C. M3x4
Flathead Screwdriver - 2) C.B.S. M3x6 12) C.P.B. (P1) M1.7x5
Tweezers - 3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10 13) C.B.P. M2.6x5
Needle nose pliers - 4) C.B.P. M3x8 14) C.P. M3x4
Nipper - 5) C.B.S. M3x8 15) C.B.S. (P2) M3x8
Acetate tape - 6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8 16) C.B.P. M2x8
PF Tension Measuring Tool 1294120 7) C.B.P. M2.6x8 17) C.B. M3x6
Penlight - 8) C.B.S. (P4) M3x6 18) C.B.P. 3x12
Note : All of the tools listed above are commercially available. EPSON provides the tools 9) C.B.P. M3x6 19) C.B. M3x4
listed with EPSON tool code. 10) C.B.S. M3x4

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4.1.4 Work Completion Checklist

Whenever the printer is serviced, use the checklist shown below to confirm all work is completed properly and the printer is ready to be returned to the user.
Table 4-3. Work Completion Check

Classification Item Check Point Check Field
Main Unit Self-test Is the operation normal? Checked / Not necessary
On-line Test Is the printing attempt successful? Checked / Not necessary
Printhead Is ink discharged normally from all the nozzles? Checked / Not necessary
Carriage Mechanism Does it move smoothly? Checked / Not necessary
Are there any abnormal noises during its operation? Checked / Not necessary
Are there any dirt or foreign objects on the CR Shaft? Checked / Not necessary
Is the CR Motor at the correct temperature? (Not too hot to touch?) Checked / Not necessary
Paper Feeding Is paper advanced smoothly? Checked / Not necessary
Mechanism
No paper jamming? Checked / Not necessary
No paper skew? Checked / Not necessary
No multiple-sheet feeding? Checked / Not necessary
Is the PF Motor at correct temperature? (Not too hot to touch?) Checked / Not necessary
No abnormal noises? Checked / Not necessary
Is the paper path free of obstructions? Checked / Not necessary
Adjustment Specified Adjustment Are all the adjustments correctly completed? Checked / Not necessary
Lubrication Specified Lubrication Has lubrication been applied at the specified points? Checked / Not necessary
Is the amount of lubrication correct? Checked / Not necessary
Function ROM Version Version: Checked / Not necessary
Packing Ink Cartridge Have the ink cartridges been installed correctly? Checked / Not necessary
Protective Materials Have all relevant protective materials been attached to the printer? Checked / Not necessary
Others Accessories Have all the accessories sent by the user been included in the Checked / Not necessary
package?

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4.1.4.1 Protection for Transportation (Securing the Carriage) 4.1.5 Locking/Releasing the Carriage
Before packing the printer to be returned to the user, attach a piece of strong tape Locking and releasing the Carriage is shown below.
(length: 250 mm, fold one end: 5 mm) to the carriage to prevent damage during
transportation. 1. Remove the Decoration Plate Right. (Refer to 4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right
(p.71).)
1. Attach the unfolded end of the strong tape on the bottom left of the carriage as
shown in Figure 4-1. 2. Insert a phillips screwdriver into the hole on the right side of the frame, and rotate
the white shaft of the Ink System Unit.
2. Pull the tape and make it adhere to the left side of the carriage.
Table 4-4. Carriage Lock/Release
3. Move the carriage in the direction of the arrow (130 digit side) in Figure 4-1 until
it touches the Carriage Lock. Direction of Rotation Carriage
4. Pull the tape toward the right side of the housing and attach it tightly along the Clockwise (CW) Locked
shapes of the housing as shown in Figure 4-1 to secure the carriage. Counterclockwise (CCW) Released
Step1-2
15 mm
CCW
CW
Step3
Step4
White Shaft
Attach the tape on the

housing to leave any gap.
Figure 4-2. Release the Carriage Lock

Folded end
Figure 4-1. Securing the Carriage

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4.1.6 Disassembly
The flowchart below lists the step-by-step disassembly procedures. When disassembling each unit, refer to the page number shown in the figure.
Start
C H E C K The boxes shown in a dotted-line are not the shortest
P O IN T procedures, but are necessary to proceed to the next step.
Front Decoration
Rear Housing Paper Support Assy Stacker Assy
(p.68)
Plate Left/Right Panel Unit (p.69) (p.67) (p.67) Since a prototype was used to illustrate these disassembly
(p.68)
and assembly procedures, the appearance of some parts
Front Decoration Cover Open Sensor
may differ from those on an actual product.
Plate Left/Right (p.127)
(p.68)
Decoration Plate
Left/Right (p.71)
Panel Unit (p.69)
Upper Housing /
Printer Cover
(p.72)
Upper Housing Board Assy (Main Printhead / CSIC

Support Assy Board/Power Supply APG Assy (p.78) CR Scale (p.79) PF Encoder (p.124) ASF Motor (p.123) Assy (p.81)
(p.74) Board) (p.75)
Lower Housing / Paper EJ Frame Assy

Printer Mechanism (p.106) ASF Assy (p.96) CR Scale (p.79)
(p.86)
Waste Ink Pad / Front Paper Guide / Paper

ASF Assy (p.96) PF Motor (p.122) Front Paper Guide Foot (p.105) APG Assy (p.78)
Waste Ink Tray Assy EJ Roller / Front Paper
Pad (p.103) Guide Pad Tray (p.110)
(p.104)
PE Sensor Holder Carriage Shaft /

APG Assy (p.78) PF Encoder (p.124) Carriage Unit
(p.126)
(p.88)
Release Holder Assy Upper Paper Guide

PW Sensor (p.125) CR Encoder (p.124)
(p.117) Assys (p.118)
PE Sensor Holder PF Roller Shaft Paper EJ Frame Assy Retard Roller Assy
(p.126) (p.115) CR Motor (p.120) (p.106) ASF Motor (p.123) (p.101)
Upper Paper Guide Ink System Unit

LD Roller (p.99)
Assys (p.118) (p.107)
Figure 4-3. Disassembly Flowchart

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4.2 Removing the Housings 4.2.2 Stacker Assy

1. To disengage the guide pin on the right of the Stacker Assy, push the Stopper in
4.2.1 Paper Support Assy the direction of the arrow with a flathead screwdriver or similar tool.
1. While pulling out the left and right guide pins of the Paper Support Assy, remove 2. Pull out the left guide pin of the Stacker Assy, and remove the Stacker Assy.
the Paper Support Assy.
Guide pin Guide pin
Paper Support Assy
Hole
Guide pin
Stopper
Stacker Assy
Figure 4-4. Removing the Paper Support Assy
Guide pins
Figure 4-5. Removing Stacker Assy
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4.2.3 Front Decoration Plate Left/Right 4.2.4 Rear Housing

1. Open the Stacker Assy. 1. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws and the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the
Rear Housing.
2. While releasing the hook on the Front Decoration Plate Left, open the plate in the
direction of the arrow, and remove it. 2. Disengage the two tabs from the Upper Housing and remove the Rear Housing.
3. In the same way, remove the Front Decoration Plate Right.
Tab Tab
Hook
Front Decoration Plate Left
4) C.B.P. M3x8
(61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-6. Removing the Front Decoration Plate Left/Right

2) C.B.S. M3x6
(61 kgf.cm)
2 1
When installing the Front Decoration Plate L/R, insert the two
hooks at the bottom of them into the holes of the Lower housing,
then secure the Front Decoration Plate L/R with the other hooks.
Rear Housing
Figure 4-8. Removing the Rear Housing
Hook
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-7. Reinstalling the Front Decoration Plate Left/Right

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Align the positioning tabs (one each on the left/right) with the 4.2.5 Panel Unit
positioning holes (one each on the left/right) on the Upper 1. Open the Printer Cover.
Housing.
Align the positioning tabs (three each on the left/right) with the
positioning holes (three each on the left/right) on the Decoration Printer Cover
Plate Left/Right and the Lower Housing.
Hook this to the

Upper Housing
Panel Unit
Positioning tab
Positioning tab
Figure 4-9. Reinstalling the Rear Housing
Figure 4-10. Removing the Panel Unit (1)

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2. Disengage the nine hooks on the bottom of the Panel Unit, and remove the Panel
Be careful not to get the Panel FFC caught underneath the
Unit while pulling out its tab.
hooks on the Panel Unit.
3. Disconnect the Panel FFC from the Panel Board connector and remove the Panel Secure the Panel FFC to the Panel Unit with a piece of double-
Unit. sided tape.
Panel Unit
Panel Unit
Double-sided tape
Panel FFC
Hook
Tab Figure 4-12. Securing the Panel FFC
Connector
Panel FFC
Figure 4-11. Removing the Panel Unit (2)

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4.2.6 Decoration Plate Left/Right When installing the Decoration Plate L/R, first align the hooks of
1. Remove the Rear Housing. (p.68) the Decoration Plate L/R (two each) with the ribs of the Lower
Housing (two each on the left/right), and then align the tab inside
2. Remove the Front Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.68) the Decotrative Plate L/R (one each) with the positioning hole on the
3. Release the three hooks on the front of the Decoration Plate Right and lift the plate Upper Housing (one each on the left/right).
a little to release the tab and the four guide pins on the upper side, then remove the
Decoration Plate Right. Positioning hole
4. In the same way, remove the Decoration Plate Left. Tab
Guide pin (x4)
Decoration Plate
Right
Hooks and Ribs
Tab Figure 4-14. Reinstalling the Decoration Plate Left/Right
Hook (x3)
Figure 4-13. Removing the Decoration Plate Left/Right

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4.2.7 Upper Housing / Printer Cover Route the Panel FFC correctly as shown in Figure 4-12.
1. Remove the Decoration Plate Left/Right. (p.71) Install the Upper Housing so that the Grounding Plate properly
protrudes through the cutout of the Upper Housing.
2. Remove the Panel Unit. (p.69)
3. Remove the seven C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure the Upper Housing.
4. Remove the Upper Housing while pulling out the Panel FFC through the cutout of
Upper Housing
the Upper Housing.
1) C.B.P. M3x10 1) C.B.P. M3x10

(61 kgf.cm) (61 kgf.cm)
Grounding Plate
6 7
Upper Housing
Figure 4-16. Routing the Panel FFC
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the following parts, be sure to apply G-74 grease to the
R E Q U IR E D
area specified for each part.
Upper Housing: See Figure 6-14 on page 158.
1) C.B.P. M3x10 1) C.B.P. M3x10 1) C.B.P. M3x10
(61 kgf.cm) (61 kgf.cm) (61 kgf.cm)
5
3
4
2 1
Figure 4-15. Remove the Upper Housing

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REMOVING THE PRINTER COVER C A U T IO N Be careful not to damage the surface in step 3 and later.
1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.72)

2. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure Printer Cover Holder Left/
Right.
3. Remove the Printer Cover Holder Right following the steps below.
4) C.B.P. M3x8 4) C.B.P. M3x8 3-1. With the Printer Cover open, put the Upper Housing with the rear side up.
C A U T IO N When performing the following steps, be careful not to damage the
tabs of the Printer Cover Holder Right.
Tabs Tabs
3-2. Slide the Printer Cover Holder Right in the direction of the arrow while
Upper Housing lifting it, and remove the Printer Cover Holder Right from the Upper
Housing.
Tab Printer Cover

Printer Cover Holder Left Holder Right
Printer Cover Holder Right Upper Housing
Printer Cover
Figure 4-17. Removing the Printer Cover Holder Left/Right
Insert the tabs (two each on the left/right) shown in Figure 4-17 into
the holes on the Upper Housing.
Figure 4-18. Removing the Printer Cover

4. While holding the Printer Cover, remove the Printer Cover Holder Left in the same
manner as Step 3-2, and remove the Printer Cover from the Upper Housing.

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A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the following parts, be sure to apply G-26 grease to the 4.2.8 Upper Housing Support Assy
R E Q U IR E D
area specified for each part. 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.72)
Printer Cover Holder Left: Chapter 6 See Figure 6-13 (p.158).
2. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws and two C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws that secure
Printer Cover Holder Right: Chapter 6 See Figure 6-13 (p.158).
the Upper Housing Support Assy, and remove the Upper Housing Support Assy.
1) C.B.P. M3x10 1) C.B.P. M3x10

2) C.B.S. M3x6
(61 kgf.cm)
Upper Housing Support Assy
Figure 4-19. Removing the Upper Housing Support Assy
Secure the Grounding Plate with one of the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws

together with the Upper Housing as shown below.

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4.3 Removing the Boards 3. Disconnect all the cables and FFCs connected on the Main Board from the near
side one by one.
4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board) No. Connector No. Connector
1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.72) CN4 Panel Bard, Cover Open Sensor CN22 CSIC
2. Remove the seven screws (four C.B.S. M3 x 6, two C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 8, and one CN5 Relay FFC (for sensor) CN115 CR Motor
C.B.S. M3 x 8) that secure the Board Assy. CN9 CR Encoder Sensor, PW Sensor CN116 PF Motor
CN11 CR Relay Board CN117 Pump Motor
5) C.B.S. M3x8
(61 kgf.cm) CN12 CR Relay Board CN118 APG Motor
CN13 CR Relay Board CN119 ASF Motor
7
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(61 kgf.cm)
CN117 CN118
3 CN116
1 2 4
CN5
CN15
CN19 CN4
Board Assy
15) C.B.S. (P2) M3x8 CN13
(61 kgf.cm)
CN9 CN12
6 5
CN22 CN11
Figure 4-21. Connector Layout of the Main Board (130 Digit Side)
Figure 4-20. Removing the Board Assy (1)
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4. Pull out the Board Assy from the Printer. REMOVING THE MAIN BOARD
1. Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.75)
C A U T IO N When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock

CN60 on the Main Board.
Board Assy
Lock Unlock
Figure 4-22. Removing the Board Assy (2)
Figure 4-24. Handling the Power Board cable (CN60)
Confirm that the FFCs do not cross each other first, then 2. Disconnect the Power Board cable from connector CN60 on the Main Board.
connect the FFCs and the cables to the Main Board while
paying attention to the edge of the Shield Plate. 3. Remove the four C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws and one C.P. M3 x 4 screw that secure the
Take care not to place the Board Assy onto the three Ground Main Board and remove the Main Board from the Board Assy.
Plates.
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(61 kgf.cm)
4 1
CN60
2 3
Grounding Plates
Figure 4-23. Reinstalling the Board Assy Main Board

5 14) C.P. M3x4
(41 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-25. Removing the Main Board

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REMOVING THE POWER BOARD A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Main Board and the Power Board,
R E Q U IR E D
always make the required adjustments referring to the following.
1. Remove the Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board). (p.75) Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.128)
C A U T IO N When disconnecting the Power Board cable, be sure to unlock

CN60 on the Main Board.
Lock Unlock
Figure 4-26. Handling the Power Board cable (CN60)
2. Disconnect the Power Board cable from connector CN60 on the Main Board. (p.76)
3. Remove the four C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Power Board and remove
the Power Board from the Board Assy.
3 2
Power Board
1 4
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-27. Removing the Power Board
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-25 and Figure
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4.4 Disassembling the Printer Mechanism 5. Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the APG Assy, and remove the
APG Assy from the Main Frame.
4.4.1 APG Assy 2) C.B.S. M3x6

(81 kgf.cm)
2. Disconnect the APG Motor connector cable from connector CN118 (red) on the
Main Board. 1
3. Peel off the acetate tape, and remove the APG Motor cable from the ASF Assy.
4. Disconnect the cables from the two APG Sensor connectors.
3
APG Motor
2
Hook the APG Motor

cable on the two tabs
of the ASF Assy. Figure 4-29. Removing the APG Assy
Acetate tape
APG Assy
APG Sensor
CN118 connectors
Figure 4-28. Disconnecting the Cables
Referring to Figure 4-28, correctly route the APG connector cable.
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Align the phase of the APG Assy in the following procedure. 4.4.2 CR Scale
1.Align the delta marks of Spur Gear 16 and Combination Gear 1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.72)
22, 28.8, 32.4.
2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center.
(Refer to 4.1.5 Locking/Releasing the Carriage (p.65).)
C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, take care to prevent

both ends of the CR Scale from being broken.
Combination Gear, 3. Pull the right end of the CR Scale in the direction of the arrow, and remove the CR
22, 28.8, 32.4 Scale from the tab on the Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate.
Delta Marks 4. Pull out the right end of the CR Scale towards the left direction from the rear of the
Carriage Unit.
Spur Gear 16
2. At the position where the tab can be identified through the
notch of the PG Frame, align the delta marks of Spur Gear Carriage Unit Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate
16 and PG Cam (Left).
Spur Gear 16 PG Cam (Left) Step 4

Tab Step 3
CR Scale
Hook
Delta Marks
Figure 4-30. Phase Aligning

Figure 4-31. Pulling out the CR Scale

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5. Remove the coil section of Torsion Spring 24.7 from the tab on the Left CR Shaft 7. Turn the CR Scale 90, and remove it from the tab on the Left CR Shaft Mounting
Mounting Plate with tweezers. Plate.
Left CR Shaft
Mounting Plate Tab
Tab
Torsion Spring 24.7
Figure 4-32. Removing the Torsion Spring 24.7 (1)

Figure 4-34. Removing the CR Scale
6. Remove Torsion Spring 24.7 from the CR Scale by the following procedure:
6-1. Stand the coil section.
6-2. Lower the coil section downwards to remove Foot 1 from the notch on the
Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate.
6-3. Turn the coil section counterclockwise.
6-4. Remove Torsion Spring 24.7 from the hole on the CR Scale.
Step 6-1
Step 6-3
Foot 1
Notch
Step 6-2
Figure 4-33. Removing the Torsion Spring 24.7 (2)

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Pass the CR Scale through the slot on the CR Encoder. 4.4.3 Printhead / CSIC Assy
C A U T IO N So as not to damage the FFC, do not use any tools with the sharp
ends when removing the Cable Holder.
CR Encoder

2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center.
(Refer to 4.1.5 Locking/Releasing the Carriage (p.65).)
CR Scale
3. Open the Ink Cartridge Cover.
4. Cut the Hinge, Cover Cartridge with a nipper or a similar tool and remove the
Figure 4-35. Reinstalling the CR Scale (1) upper part of the Hinge, Cover Cartridge.
5. Remove the Ink Cartridge Cover from the Carriage Unit.
Set the left end of the CR Scale with the black mark facing
upwards. 6. Disengage the hook from the lower part of the Hinge, Cover Cartridge using a pair
of Tweezers and remove the lower part of the Hinge, Cover Cartridge.
Black Mark
Ink Cartridge Cover
CR Scale Hinge, Cover

Cartridge upper part
Figure 4-36. Reinstalling the CR Scale (2)
Place the right end of the CR Scale correctly so that it is not

hooked onto the Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate.
Hook
OK
CR Scale Hinge, Cover Cartridge
lower part
NG
Hooked Portion
Figure 4-38. Removing the Hinge, Cover Cartridge
Figure 4-37. Reinstalling the CR Scale (3)

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7. Release the hook and two tabs of the Cable Holder, and remove the Cable Holder.
C H E C K The Hinge, Cover Cartridge can not be removed without damaging
P O IN T it. Whenever replacing the Printhead, the Hinge, Cover Cartridge
must be also replaced with a new one.
Cable Holder
Tabs
Hinge, Cover
Cartridge
Figure 4-39. Hinge, Cover Cartridge Hook
Engage the two dowels of the Ink Cartridge Cover with the
installation holes on the Carriage Unit and Hinge, Cover Cartridge Figure 4-41. Removing the CSIC Assy (1)
(one each).
Ink Cartridge Cover
Dowels
Installation holes
Figure 4-40. Reinstalling the Ink Cartridge Cover

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8. Disconnect all the FFCs connected on the CR Relay Board. 10. Release the two hooks; located on both the left side and the right side of the CSIC
Assy, and remove the CSIC Assy upward.
CN1: Printhead
CN2: Printhead
CN3: Main Board
CN4: Main Board Hook
Hook
CN3
CN1
CSIC Assy
CN4
CN2
Figure 4-42. Removing the CSIC Assy (2)
9. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the CR Relay Board, and remove the
CR Relay Board from the Carriage Unit.
CR Relay Board Hook CSIC Assy Hook
2) C.B.S. M3x6
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11. Disconnect the CSIC FFC from the connector on the CSIC Assy, and remove the 13. Peel off the Head FFC from the Printhead.
CSIC Assy from the Carriage Unit. 14. Remove the two Head FFCs from the connectors of the Printhead.
CSIC Assy
CSIC FFC
Printhead
Double-sided tape
Head FFCs
12. Remove the three C.B.P. M2.6 x 8 screws that secure the Printhead using the connectors
Phillips Screw Driver, No.1, and vertically lift the Printhead to remove it.
Figure 4-47. Remove the Head FFC
Printhead
2 1
Confirm that the pad is attached at the position in Figure 4-48.
Pad
7) C.B.P. M2.6x8
(30.5 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-46. Removing the Printhead
Figure 4-48. Attaching the Pad

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The Printhead must be installed with its positioning holes Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-46
aligned with the guide pins of the Carriage Unit.
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Printhead, always make the required

R E Q U IR E D
adjustments referring to the following.
Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.128)
Guide pins
Positioning holes
Figure 4-49. Reinstalling the Printhead (1)
Route the CSIC FFC through the groove of the Carriage Unit.
CSIC FFC
Groove
Figure 4-50. Reinstalling the CSIC FFC

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4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism 1) C.B.P. M3x10

(61 kgf.cm)
1 4
2. Grip both ends of the Waste Ink Tube Fasteners with your fingers, slide them in
the direction of the arrows, and pull out the Waste Ink Tube from the Joint Tube.
Printer Mechanism
3. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 12 screw and the C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 10 screw that secure
the Shield Plate Holder, and remove the Shield Plate Holder. 3
4. Remove the five screws (four C.B.P. M3 x 10 screws and one C.B.S. (P2) M3 x 10
screw) secure the Printer Mechanism.
Step 2 Joint Tube
2 Waste Ink Tube
1) C.B.P. M3x10
(61 kgf.cm)
Fastener
Left Rear Right Rear Shield Plate Holder

3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10 3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10
A
Step 3 B
5
18) C.B.P. 3x12

(61 kgf.cm)
Lower Housing
Figure 4-51. Screws that Secure the Printer Mechanism

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C A U T IO N When performing the following step, make sure to grasp the Printer 2. Place the Printer Mechanism on the Lower Housing and
Mechanism by the specified positions shown below. Otherwise, the secure the Shield Plate Holder and the Printer Mechanism
frames may become deformed. with the screw (A).
3. Verify the Printer Mechanism and Lower Housing are
Holding Positions tightly engaged (no rattling), and then secure the Shield Plate
Holder to the Lower Housing.
4. Secure the Printer Mechanism and Lower Housing with
screws (x5). (Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure
4-51)
5. Secure the electrode cable to the Front Paper Guide with the
screw.
Route the Ink Tube and the Waste Ink Tube through the three
grooves of the Lower Housing.
Figure 4-52. Handling the Printer Mechanism

5. Lift the Printer Mechanism grasping it by the holding positions with your hands,
and remove it from the Lower Housing.
Ink Tube
Install the Printer Mechanism to the Lower Housing as follows.
(refer to Figure 4-51)
Waste Ink Tube Groove
1. Align the two guide pins with the positioning holes as shown
Figure 4-54. Reinstalling the Waste Ink Tube
below.
Right Rear Left Rear
Positioning hole
and guide pin
Positioning hole
and guide pin
Figure 4-53. Reinstalling the Printer Mechanism

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Attach the Label, Ink Position (parts code: 1510078) at the 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit
position in the figure below.
C H E C K When only removing the Carriage Shaft, you do not need to
P O IN T perform "5.3.2 PG Adjustment (p143)". In that case, mark the
25 mm
position of the rib on the Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Left/Right)
before removing them, and make sure to align the markings with
1mm 1mm
the ribs when installing them.
Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Left) Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Right)
Label, Ink Position
Figure 4-55. Attaching the Label, Ink Position

Mark the position of the rib Mark the position of the rib
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the Printer Mechanism, always make the required
R E Q U IR E D
adjustments referring to the following. Figure 4-56. Marking Position
Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.128) 1. Remove the Printhead / CSIC Assy. (p.81)
2. Remove the CR Scale. (p.79)
3. Remove the APG Assy. (p.78)
4. Rotate the PG Cam (Right) to adjust its positions other than PG++ downside.
PG Cam (Right)
Figure 4-57. Adjusting the PG Cam

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5. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Frame Support Plate (Left), 6. Remove the foot of Left PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil
and remove it. section from tab B to remove Left PG Torsion Spring from the Main Frame.
Notch Paper EJ Frame Assy Tab A

Left PG Torsion Spring
Tab Left Frame Support Plate
2) C.B.S. M3x6 Tab B

(81 kgf.cm)
2
Tabs
Figure 4-58. Removing the Left Frame Support Plate Figure 4-59. Removing the Left PG Torsion Spring
7. Remove the foot of Right PG Torsion Spring from tab A, and remove the coil
Insert the Left Frame Support Plate into the notch on the Main section from tab B to remove the Right PG Torsion Spring from the Main Frame.
Frame. See Figure 4-58 (p.89)
Align the two tabs on the Main Frame and the tab on the Paper
EJ Frame Assy with the three positioning holes on the Frame Right PG Torsion Spring
Tab A
Support Plate (Left). See Figure 4-58 (p.89)
Align the tab (rear side) of the Left Frame Support Plate with the
outside of the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate. See Figure 4-58
(p.89)
Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-58
Tab B
Figure 4-60. Removing the Right PG Torsion Spring

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9. Remove the extension spring for the Driven Pulley Holder from the Main Frame
Place the feet of Left PG Torsion Spring and Right PG Torsion
and the tab on the Drive Pulley Holder with needle-nose pliers.
Spring on the Carriage Shaft.
Left Side Right Side Extension spring for the

Driven Pulley Holder Driven Pulley Holder
Foot
Tabs
Foot
Figure 4-61. Reinstalling PG Torsion Springs

Figure 4-63. Removing the Extension Spring for the Driven Pulley Holder
8. Remove CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring from the tab and notch on the
10. Slide Driven Pulley Holder to the right end of the notch on the Main Frame, and
Main Frame, and pull out the spring in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the Driven Pulley Holder toward you.
CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring
Tab
Driven
Driven Pulley
Pulley Holder
Notch (rear side)

Notch
Figure 4-62. Removing CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring
Figure 4-64. Removing the Driven Pulley Holder

Insert the foot of CR Shaft Mounting Plate Fixed Spring into the
notch on the Main Frame (rear side). (See Figure 4-62 (p.90))

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11. Remove the CR Drive Belt from the CR Motor Pinion Gear. 13. Loosen the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw that secures the Left Parallelism Adjust
Bushing, and rotate the Bushing toward the front of the Printer Mechanism to
prevent interference between the Flag of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing and the
CR Drive Belt Left PG Cam.
Flag of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Left)
6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8

Left PG Cam (51 kgf.cm)
CR Motor Pinion Gear
Figure 4-65. Removing the CR Drive Belt
12. Remove the four C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 6 screws that secure the CR Guide Plate, and
remove it from the Main Frame.
8) C.B.S. (P4) M3x6 8) C.B.S. (P4) M3x6 Figure 4-67. Rotating the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing
(81 kgf.cm) CR Guide Plate (81 kgf.cm)
14. Slide the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate upwards, and release the tab on the Left
4 3 2 1 CR Shaft Mounting Plate from the notch on the Main Frame to rotate the
Mounting Plate toward you.
Left CR Shaft
Mounting Plate
Tab
Tabs
Figure 4-66. Removing the CR Guide Plate
Align the positioning holes on the CR Guide Plate with the

seven tabs on the Main Frame. See Figure 4-66 (p.91)
Figure 4-68. Rotating the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate

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15. Lift the Carriage Shaft upwards, and remove the Carriage Shaft Spacer from the 17. Lift the Carriage Shaft within the hole on the Main Frame, and remove the Spacer
Carriage Shaft with tweezers. and Left PG Cam from the Carriage Shaft.
PG Cam (Left)
Carriage Shaft Spacer

Hole on Main
Frame
Carriage
Shaft
Spacer
Figure 4-69. Removing the Carriage Shaft Spacer Figure 4-71. Removing Left PG Cam
16. Rotate the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate toward you to remove the Bushing on the 18. Remove the Spacer and Right PG Cam from the Carriage Shaft.
Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate from the Carriage Shaft.
Right PG Cam
Bushing
Spacer
Left CR Shaft
Mounting Plate
Figure 4-70. Removing the Left CR Shaft Mounting Plate Figure 4-72. Removing Right PG Cam

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Install the Right PG Cam so that one of these positions marked 0, C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch
+ or ++ faces downward. the Carriage Shaft.
20. Slide the Carriage Unit to the left side to prevent the CR Scale Cover from
interfering with the rear of the Carriage Unit, slide the Carriage Shaft to the left
side and pull out its right end from the Main Frame, and pull out the Carriage Shaft
from the Main Frame and Carriage Unit.
Point of
Interference
Figure 4-73. Right PG Cam Installation Direction
19. Pull the Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate away from the tab on the Main Frame and
rotate toward you. CR Scale Cover
Carriage Shaft
Right CR Shaft
Mounting Plate
Carriage Unit
2
Tabs 1
Figure 4-74. Rotating the Right CR Shaft Mounting Plate Figure 4-75. Removing the Carriage Shaft

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21. Insert the flathead screwdriver and such to the two holes of the Carriage Unit, and
Set the longer end of the Carriage Shaft to the left side.
release the two tabs of the Ink Guide from the two hooks of the Carriage Unit, and
When the Carriage Shaft is removed, the Plain spring and Leaf then remove the Ink Guide upward.
spring that are attached to the right end of the Carriage Shaft
may drop off. In such case, be sure to attach them in the order
Bottom Side
as shown in the figure below. Holes
Carriage Shaft Leaf spring Plain spring
Left Side Right

Side
Longer Shorter
Figure 4-76. Reinstalling the Carriage Shaft Ink Guide
Cross-section
Ink Guide
Tab
Hook
Figure 4-77. Removing the Ink Guide

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22. Turn the Belt Holder Mounting Plate in the direction of the arrow, and remove it 24. Release the CR Encoder Board Holder from the three Tabs to remove it from the
from the Carriage Unit. Carriage Unit.
Belt Holder Mounting

Plate
Tabs
CR Encoder Board Holder
Figure 4-78. Removing the Belt Holder Mounting Plate
23. Remove the Belt Holder from the Carriage unit. Figure 4-80. Removing the Belt Holder
Belt Holder
Figure 4-79. Removing the Belt Holder

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25. Disconnect the Sensor FFC from the connector on the CR Encoder Board, pull out 4.4.6 ASF Assy
the Sensor FFC from the Carriage Unit, and remove the Carriage Unit.
1. Remove the Upper Housing Support Assy. (p.74)
2. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 8 screw that secures the Earth cables on the right rear
side of the printer, and remove the Earth cables.
3. Disconnect the ASF Motor connector from the Relay connector.
CR Encoder Board
4. Disconnect the Relay connector cable from the ASF Assy.
ASF Assy
ASF Motor
Relay
Sensor FFC connector
Relay
connector
cable
Figure 4-81. Removing the Carriage Unit
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Carriage Shaft and Carriage Unit,

R E Q U IR E D
always make the required adjustments referring to the following.
Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.128) 5) C.B.S. M3x8 Earth cables
(81 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-82. Releasing the Cables (1)

A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Carriage Shaft and Carriage Unit,
R E Q U IR E D
be sure to perform the required lubrication referring to below.
Chapter 6 Maintenance (p.152) Secure the two Earth cables together with the screw.
Referring to Figure 4-82, correctly route the Relay connector
cable.

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5. Disconnect all the cables and the FFCs from the connectors on the Relay Board.
C H E C K When only removing the ASF Assy, you do not need to perform
CN1 : Relay FFC P O IN T "5.3.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment (p150)". In that
CN2 : PE Sensor cable case, mark the installing positions of the Guide Roller LDs before
CN6 : PF Encoder Sensor FFC removing them, and make sure to align the markings when
installing the Guide Roller LDs.
6. Peel off the acetate tape, and disconnect all the FFCs from the connectors on the
Main Board, and release it from the groove on the ASF Assy.
7. Remove the APG Motor cable and PE Sensor cable from the ASF Assy.
8. Peel off the PF Encoder FFC secured by two pieces of double-sided adhesive tape
from the ASF Assy.
Figure 4-84. Marking Position
Double- 9. Remove the two C.B. M3 x 6 screws that secure the two Guide Roller LDs.
sided
tapes 10. Gently pull the LD Roller Shaft to the rear of the printer, and remove the Guide
Roller LDs.
Front 17) C.B. M3x6

Face (81 kgf.cm)
Groove
APG Motor cable
Acetate tape
Guide Roller LD
Tab Guide pin
Relay Board
PF Encoder
Main Board PE Sensor cable Sensor FFC
Figure 4-83. Releasing the Cables (2)

LD Roller Shaft Guide Roller LD
Referring to Figure 4-83, correctly route each of the cables and

FFCs.
Figure 4-85. Removing the Guide Roller LD

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Align the guide pins and tabs on the Guide Roller LDs with the Align the guide pin and four Tabs on the ASF Assy with the
positioning holes on the Main Frame. (Refer to Figure 4-85.) positioning holes on the Main Frame so that there is no gap
between the ASF Assy and the Main Frame.
Tab Guide pins

11. Remove the three C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screws that secure the ASF Assy, and
remove the ASF Assy from the Printer Mechanism.
ASF Assy
Tab
Tab
1
6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8
(61 kgf.cm)
6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8

(61 kgf.cm) Tab
34
Figure 4-86. Removing the ASF Assy
Figure 4-87. Reinstalling the ASF Assy

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A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the ASF Assy, always make the required 4.4.7 LD Roller
R E Q U IR E D
Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.128) C H E C K When replacing the LD Roller, replace the Retard Roller Assy
P O IN T together with the LD Roller. (Refer to 4.4.8 Retard Roller Assy
(p.101).)
1. Remove the ASF Assy. (p.96)

2. Remove the ASF Motor. (p.123)
3. Remove the Combination Gear 29,11 from the ASF Assy.
4. Release the tab that secure the LD Spur Gear, and remove the LD Spur Gear from
the LD Roller Shaft.
Combination Gear 29.11
LD Spur Gear
Tab
Figure 4-88. Removing the LD Roller (1)

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5. Release the two tabs that secure the ASF Sensor Flag from the inside of the ASF 7. While bending the LD Roller Shaft slightly, detach it from the shaft hole on the
Assy, and remove the ASF Sensor Flag from the LD Roller Shaft. left side of the ASF Assy, and remove the LD Roller Shaft.
8. Remove the LD Roller from the LD Roller Shaft.
Inside LD Roller
ASF Sensor Flag
Tabs
LD Roller Shaft
Hole LD Roller Shaft
6. Remove the C.B.P. M3 x 8 screw that secure the ASF Support Plate from the
bottom side of the ASF Assy, and remove the ASF Support Plate from the ASF
Assy.
Bottom side
ASF Support Plate
4) C.B.P. M3x8
(61 kgf.cm)

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Make sure to install the LD Roller with the triangular groove 4.4.8 Retard Roller Assy
marked inside as shown below.
C H E C K When replacing the Retard Roller Assy, replace the LD Roller
P O IN T together with the Retard Roller Assy. (Refer to 4.4.7 LD Roller
LD Roller
(p.99).)
Triangular groove
1. Remove the ASF Assy. (p.96)

2. Release the Paper Back Lever Right from the two grooves of the ASF Assy.
3. Release the shaft end of the Paper Back Lever Right, and remove the Paper Back
Lever Right and the torsion spring from the ASF Assy.
Figure 4-92. Reinstalling the LD Roller Bottom side

Torsion spring
Shaft end
Align the phases of the ASF Sensor Flag and LD Roller Shaft as
shown below.
Align the position for protrusion of LD Roller

Shaft with protrusion of ASF Sensor Flag.
LD Roller Shaft
Paper Back Lever Right

Groove
Figure 4-94. Removing the Retard Roller Assy (1)
ASF Sensor Flag
Figure 4-93. Reinstalling the ASF Sensor Flag
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the following parts, be sure to apply G-26 and G-75
R E Q U IR E D
grease to the area specified for each part.
ASF Frame:See Figure 6-15 on page 159.
LD Roller Shaft: See Figure 6-16 on page 159.
Hopper: See Figure 6-17 on page 159.

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4. Detach the extension spring from the tab of the Retard Roller Assy, and remove
See below for installing the torsion spring of the Paper Back
the Retard Roller Assy from the ASF Assy.
Lever Right.
Inside
Retard Roller Assy
Tab
Extension spring
Torsion spring
Put the spring leg through

Figure 4-95. Removing the Retard Roller Assy (2) the hole of ASF Assy.
Torsion spring
Insert the two shafts of the Retard Roller Assy to the two holes
of the ASF Assy.
Attach the spring leg on the
Paper Back Lever Right.
Shafts and Holes
Retard Roller Assy Figure 4-97. Reinstalling the Torsion Spring
Figure 4-96. Reinstalling the Retard Roller Assy

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4.4.9 Front Paper Guide Pad After installing the Front Paper Guide Pads, lift the Printer
1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism, and check the following points.
Mechanism (p.86).) 1. Make sure that the tabs on the Pads are not cut midway.
2. Make sure that all tabs are in place on the Front Paper Guide,
2. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pads from the Front Paper Guide with tweezers.
and that they are facing down (towards the Waste Ink Pads)
without any folds.
3. Make sure that the tab foldbacks are protruding completely
from the Front Paper Guide.
Tabs Tabs
Front Paper Guide Pad Front Paper Guide Tabs
Figure 4-99. Reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Pad (1)

Figure 4-98. Removing the Front Paper Guide Pad
4. Make sure that the pad is placed under a tab of the Front Paper
C A U T IO N Take care to prevent the grease contained on the Front Paper Guide.
Guide Pads from sticking to other parts.
OK NG
Figure 4-100. Reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Pad (2)
5. Make sure that all the tabs on the pads are fitted into the
securing section under the Front Paper Guide.

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4.4.10 Waste Ink Pad / Waste Ink Tray Assy 4. Release the tab that secure the Waste Ink Tray Assy, and remove the Waste Ink
Tray Assy from the Lower Housing.
1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer
Mechanism (p.86).)
Lower Housing
2. Peel off the Pad Stopper Sheet from the Lower Housing.
3. Remove the four Waste Ink Pads from the sections indicated with A to D of the
Lower Housing. Rib Waste Ink Tray Assy Tab
Pad Stopper Sheet
A
C
Figure 4-103. Removing the Waste Ink Tray Assy

D
Install the Waste Ink Tray Assy under the rib of the Lower
Housing.
Route the Waste Ink Tube through the three grooves of the
Figure 4-101. Removing the Waste Ink Pad Lower Housing.
Attach the Pad Stopper Sheet as shown below.

Waste Ink Tube
Pad Stopper Sheet 23mm 5mm
Figure 4-102. Reinstalling the Pad Stopper Sheet Lower Housing

Groove
Referring to Figure 4-101, correctly attach the four Waste Ink Figure 4-104. Routing the Waste Ink Tube
Pads.

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A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Waste Ink Pads and the Waste Ink 4.4.11 Foot
R E Q U IR E D
Tray Assy, always make the required adjustments referring to the 1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer
following. Mechanism (p.86).)
2. Remove the six foot at the backside of the Lower Housing.
Foot
Figure 4-105. Removing the Foot

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4.4.12 Paper EJ Frame Assy C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, take care not to scratch
1. Remove the Upper Housing Support Assy. (p.74) the Star Wheel.
2. Remove the Left Frame Support Plate. (Refer to 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage
Unit Step4 (p88), Step5(p89).)
3. Return the rotation position of the Right PG Cam.
5. Pull frontward the Paper EJ Frame Assy and remove it from the Printer
4. Remove the four C.B.S. M3 x 6 that secure the Paper EJ Frame Assy. Mechanism.
Tabs
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(81 kgf.cm)
Star Wheel Roller
3 1 4
2
Paper EJ Frame Assy
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(81 kgf.cm)
Tabs
Paper EJ Frame Assy
Figure 4-107. Removing the Paper EJ Frame Assy
Figure 4-106. Screws that Secure the Paper EJ Frame Assy

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Hook both rear ends of the Paper EJ Frame Assy onto the tabs 4.4.13 Ink System Unit
on the Main Frame. 1. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy. (p.106)
2. Release the Carriage Lock, and move the Carriage Unit to the center. (Refer to 4.1.5
Locking/Releasing the Carriage (p.65).)
3. Release the two tabs that secure the clamps to the Upper Shield Plate, and remove
the two clamps.
4. Disconnect the Pump Motor cable from the connector CN117 on the Main Board.
5. Remove the Pump Motor cable from the Cord Keep.
Tabs
Cord Keep
Figure 4-108. Reinstalling the Paper EJ Frame Assy
Tabs
Align the tabs with the five positioning holes.
See Figure 4-106 (p.106)
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Paper EJ Frame Assy, always make Main Board
R E Q U IR E D Pump Motor cable
the required adjustments referring to the following.
CN117
Clamps
Figure 4-109. Removing the Pump Motor cable
Referring to Figure 4-147, attach two pieces of acetate tape to

the frame.
Referring to Figure 4-148, route the Pump Motor cable, the
Relay connector cable and the CR Motor connector cable.

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6. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 4 screws that secure the Ink System Guide Plate, and 7. Grip both ends of the Ink Tube fasteners with your fingers, slide them in the
remove it. direction of the arrows, and pull out the Ink Tube from the Joint Tube.
8. Squeeze and hold both ends of the fastener attached on Ink Tube and slide it in the
direction of the arrow, then pull out the Ink Tube from the Joint Tube.
2 Ink System Guide Joint Tube

Plate
Acetate tape Ink Tube
10) C.B.S. M3x4

(81 kgf.cm)
Fastener
Figure 4-112. Removing the Ink Tube

Figure 4-110. Removing the Ink System Guide Plate
9. Remove the two C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Ink System Unit.
Align the notch on the Ink System Guide Plate with the notch Front Rear
on the Main Frame.
Referring to Figure 4-110 and Figure 4-111, attach a piece of
2
acetate tape. 1
2) C.B.S. M3x6
(81 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-113. Screws that Secure the Ink System Unit
Figure 4-111. Reinstalling the Ink System Guide Plate Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-113

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10. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw and the C.B.S.(P2) M3x10 screw that secure the
Align the positioning hole of the Printer Mechanism with the
Right Support Frame and the Joint Tube, and remove the Right Support Frame and
guide pin of the Joint Tube.
the Joint Tube from the Main Frame.
Joint Tube
Positioning hole
and Guide pin
Joint Tube
2 3) C.B.S. (P2) M3x10

(81 kgf.cm)
1
Upper
surface
Figure 4-116. Reinstalling the Joint Tube

2) C.B.S. M3x6
(81 kgf.cm)
Right Support
Frame Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-114
11. Remove the Ink System Unit downwards from the Main Frame.
Figure 4-114. Removing the Right Support Frame
Ink System Unit
Align the positioning holes on the Right Support Frame with

the guide pins on the Main Frame.
Figure 4-117. Removing the Ink System Unit
Positioning holes and

Guide pins
Figure 4-115. Installing the Right Support Frame

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Align the positioning two holes on the Main Frame with the two 4.4.14 Front Paper Guide / Paper EJ Roller /
guide pins on the Ink System Unit. Front Paper Guide Pad Tray
1. Remove the Paper EJ Frame Assy. (p.106)
Main Frame
3. Remove the EJ Grounding Spring from the Main Frame with tweezers.
EJ Grounding
Spring
Positioning holes
Guide pins
Figure 4-119. Removing the EJ Grounding Spring

Ink System Unit
Figure 4-118. Reinstalling the Ink System Unit Referring to Figure 4-120, correctly install the EJ Grounding
Spring.
Figure 4-120. Reinstalling the EJ Grounding Spring

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4. Remove the Spacer from the EJ Roller Shaft. 7. Return the Carriage Unit to its home position.
5. Remove the guide pins on Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, 8. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 6 screw that secure the Left Front Frame.
and turn Left Bushing 8 toward you to align with the notches on the Main Frame.
9. Release the tab that secures the Front Paper Guide from the Main Frame and slide
the Front Paper Guide to the left, and turn it until the front side faces up to remove
the Front Paper Guide together with the Paper EJ Roller.
Notch 2) C.B.S. M3x6

(812)kgf.cm)
C.B.S. M3x6 Left Front
Frame
Guide
pin
Spacer
Tab
Left Bushing 8
Groove
Figure 4-121. Removing the Spacer and Rotating the Left Bushing 8
Paper EJ Rollers (Front side) Front Paper Guide
Insert the spacer into the groove on the Front Paper EJ Roller. Paper EJ Rollers (Back side)
Figure 4-123. Removing the Front Paper Guide and Paper EJ Rollers
6. Slide the Front Paper EJ Roller to the left, and remove the Left Bushing 8 from the
Main Frame.
Front Paper EJ Roller
Figure 4-122. Removing the Left Bushing 8

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10. Pull out the Shaft of the Left Front Frame from the bushing of the Front Paper DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT PAPER GUIDE PAD TRAY
Guide and remove the Left Front Frame.
1. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray in the direction of the arrow. (p.112)
Shaft
2. Remove the four C.B.P. M 2 x 8 screws that secure the Front Paper Guide Pad
Tray Cover Assy, and remove the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Cover Assy from
the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray.
Bushing
3. Remove the three Waste Ink Pads (A, B and C shown below) from the Front Paper
Guide Pad Tray.
Front Paper Guide Pad

Tray Cover Assy
Left Front Frame
16) C.B.P. M2x8 Waste Ink Pad A

(20.5 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-124. Removing the Front Paper Guide/Paper EJ Rollers (2)
11. Remove the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray in the direction of the arrow.
Front Paper Guide
Tabs and holes Waste Ink Pad C
Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Waste Ink Pad B
Figure 4-126. Removing the Waste Ink Pad
Front Paper Guide Pad Tray
Figure 4-125. Removing the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray

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Engage the two tabs of the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray with Do not peel off the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Seal from the
the holes of the Front Paper Guide as shown in Figure 4-125. Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Cover Assy. If it is used after once
Install the Waste Ink Pad A, B and C in the order shown below. peeled off or damaged, ink leakage may occur. Make sure to
replace the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Cover Assy with a new
Step1 Waste Ink Pad C Front Paper Guide Pad Tray
one when the seal is peeled off or damaged.
Back side Front Paper Guide Pad

Tray Seal
Step2 Waste Ink Pad B
Front Paper Guide Pad

Step3 Waste Ink Pad A Tray Cover Assy
Figure 4-129. Handling for Front Paper Guide Pad Tray Seal
Figure 4-127. Reinstalling the Waste Ink Pads Align the bushing of the Front Paper Guide with the PF Roller
Shaft.
When installing the Waste Ink Pads, make sure not to let the tab
of the Front Paper Guide get caught between the Front Paper Shaft and bushing
Guide Pad Tray Cover Assy and the Front Paper Guide.
Confirm that the tab of the Front Paper Guide Pad touches the
Waste Ink Pad A.
Waste Ink Pad A Front Paper Guide Pad

Tab Tray Cover Assy
Figure 4-130. The PF Roller Shaft and the bushing of the Front
Paper Guide
Figure 4-128. Reinstalling the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray

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Align the positioning holes on the Main Frame with the guide A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the following parts, be sure to apply G-45 grease to the
R E Q U IR E D
pins on the Front Paper Guide. area specified for each part.
EJ Grounding Spring: See Figure 6-8 on page 157.
Guide pins Front Paper Guide and Paper EJ Roller: See Figure 6-9 on
page 157.
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the Front Paper Guide and Paper EJ

R E Q U IR E D
Roller, always make the required adjustments referring to the
following.
Figure 4-131. Reinstalling the Front Paper Guide
After installing the Front Paper Guide, lift the Printer

Mechanism to check the following points.
1. Make sure that the tabs on the Paper Guide Pad are not cut
midway.
2. Make sure that all the tabs are facing down (toward the Waste
Ink Pads) without any folds.
3. Make sure that the tab foldbacks are protruding completely
from the Front Paper Guide.
Tabs Tabs
Tabs
Figure 4-132. Checking the Front Paper Guide Pad

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4.4.15 PF Roller Shaft 5. Remove the PG Grounding Spring from the notch on the Main Frame, and remove
the PF Grounding Spring from the groove on the PF Roller Shaft.
1. Remove the PF Encoder. (p.124)
2. Remove the Upper Paper Guide Assys. (p.118)
Rear
3. Loosen the two C.C. M3 x 4 screws that secure the PF Motor, and remove the PF
Drive Belt from the PF Motor Pinion Gear.
4. Remove the spacer that secures Spur Gear 31.5, and remove Spur Gear 31.5 from
the Printer Mechanism.
Notch
PF Grounding Spring
11) C.C. M3x4
(40.5 kgf.cm)
PF Roller Shaft Groove

Spacer
Figure 4-134. Removing the PF Grounding Spring
6. Make sure that the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing is not protruding from the
notch on the Main Frame. If it is protruding, loosen the C.B.S. (P4) M3 x 8 screw
that secures the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing, and slide it to prevent the Left
Parallelism Adjust Bushing from becoming hooked on the notch.
PF Motor Pinion Gear
PF Drive Belt Spur Gear 31.5 Left Parallelism
Figure 4-133. Removing the PF Drive Belt and Spur Gear 31.5 Adjust Bushing
6) C.B.S. (P4) M3x8

(51 kgf.cm)
Notch
Figure 4-135. Rotating the Left Parallelism Adjust Bushing

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7. Remove the guide pin of Left Bushing 8 from the Main Frame using tweezers, and
C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, pay attention to the
rotate the Bushing upwards to align with the notch on the Main Frame.
following points.
Prevent the coated surface of the PF Roller Shaft from being
Notch scratched.
Do not touch the coated surface of the PF Roller Shaft with
bare hands.
Coating Part
Guide pin
Left Bushing 8
Figure 4-138. Handling the PF Roller Shaft
Figure 4-136. Rotating the Left Bushing 8 9. Remove the PF Roller Shaft from the Bushings on the Rear Paper Guide and the
Center Support, slide the PF Roller Shaft to the left to remove it from Right
Bushing 8, and remove the PF Roller Shaft along the notch of the Main Frame.
C A U T IO N When performing the following procedure, take care not to lose the
E-ring.
Rear Paper Guide
Notch
8. Remove the E-ring from the PF Roller Shaft with a flathead screwdriver, and slide
Left Bushing 8 to the inside of the Printer Mechanism.
E-Ring
Bushings Center Support
PF Roller Shaft Right Bushing 8
Figure 4-137. Removing the Left Bushing 8

Figure 4-139. Removing the PF Roller Shaft

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C A U T IO N Be careful not to move Compression Spring 4 and the Leaf Spring 4.4.16 Release Holder Assy
on the left side of the PF Roller Shaft to the coated section on the 1. Remove the APG Assy. (p.78)
Shaft after removing the PF Roller Shaft.
2. Release the PE Sensor connector cable from the five tabs on the Release Holder
Compression Spring 4
Assy.
3. Remove the three C.B.S. M3 x 6 screws that secure the Release Holder Assy.
Leaf spring
4. Remove the three lower tabs of the Release Holder Assy from the Main Frame
with a flathead screwdriver, and remove the Release Holder Assy upwards.
Rear side Tabs PE Sensor connector cable

Figure 4-140. Handling the PF Roller Shaft
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the PF Roller Shaft, always make the required

R E Q U IR E D
3 2 1
Release Holder Assy 2) C.B.S. M3x6

A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the following parts, be sure to apply G-45 grease to the (81 kgf.cm)
R E Q U IR E D
area specified for each part.
PF Roller Shaft: Chapter 6 See Figure 6-10 (p.157) - Figure
Front side
6-12 (p.158) Upper Tabs
Lower Tabs
Figure 4-141. Removing the Release Holder Assy
Align the three upper tabs on the Release Holder Assy with the
positioning holes on the Main Frame. See Figure 4-141 (p.117)

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4.4.17 Upper Paper Guide Assys 3. Remove the six Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the tabs on the Main
Frame, and pull out the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Springs from the six Upper
1. Remove the PE Sensor Holder. (p.126) Paper Guide Assys.
2. Pass a sheet of A3 size paper into the gap between the Upper Paper Guide Assy
and the Rear Paper Guide. Upper Paper Guide
Tab Torsion Sprig
Tabs
Rear Paper Guide
A3-size paper
Figure 4-142. Setting the Paper
Upper
Upper Paper
Paper Guide
Guide Assys
Assys
Figure 4-143. Removing the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Spring

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Make sure that the leading end of the Upper Paper Guide Torsion
Spring can be seen through the hole of the Upper Paper Guide Assy.
Upper Paper Guide

Torsion Sprig
Shaft Shaft
Hole
Figure 4-144. Reinstalling the Upper Paper Guide Torsion Spring
4. Lift the six Upper Paper Guide Assys from the Main Frame to release the shaft
referring to Figure 4-144, and remove the Upper Paper Guide Assys to the rear.
Figure 4-145. Removing the Upper Paper Guide Assy

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4.5 Removing the Motors Attach two pieces of acetate tape (18 mm) on the Upper Shield
Plate.
4.5.1 CR Motor
1. Remove the ASF Assy. (p.96) Acetate tape (18mm) Acetate tape (18mm)
3. Remove the two Clamps. (Refer to 4.4.13 Ink System Unit (p.107).)
4. Disconnect the CR Motor connector cable from the connector CN115 on the Main
Board.
5. Remove the CR Motor connector cable from the Cord Keep.
Cord Keep
Figure 4-147. Attaching acetate tape
Route the cables as shown below.
Route the relay connector

CR Motor connector cable cable over the Pump
Motor cable.
CR Motor connector cable Main Board Pump Motor cable
Relay connector cable

CN115
30mm 5mm
Figure 4-146. Removing the CR Motor connector cable

Figure 4-148. Routing the cables
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6. .Press the Driven Pulley toward the center to loosen the CR Drive Belt, and
Make the Lot No. printed surface on the CR Motor face the
remove the CR Drive Belt from the CR Motor Pinion Gear.
direction shown in the figure below.
CR Drive Belt
CR Motor Pinion Gear Lot No. Printed Surface
Driven Pulley
Figure 4-149. Removing the CR Motor Figure 4-151. Reinstalling the CR Motor
7. Remove the two C.B. M3 x 4 screws that secure the CR Motor, and remove the CR Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 4-150
Motor from the Main Frame.
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing the CR Motor, always make the required adjustments

19) C.B. M3x4 R E Q U IR E D
(40.5 kgf.cm) referring to the following.
2 1
Figure 4-150. Removing the CR Motor

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4.5.2 PF Motor A D J U S T M E N T Make the slit on the PF Motor face the direction shown in the
R E Q U IR E D
1. Remove the Printer Mechanism. (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer figure below.
Mechanism (p.86).)
2. Disconnect the PF Motor connector cable from connector CN116 (black) on the
Main Board, and remove it from the Clamp on the Main Frame.
3. Remove the two C.C. M3 x 4 screws that secure the PF Motor.
4. Remove the PF Drive Belt from the PF Motor Pinion Gear, and remove the PF
Motor from the Printer Mechanism.
Slit
Figure 4-153. Reinstalling the PF Motor

PF Motor connector cable
PF Drive Belt
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the PF Motor, always make the required
R E Q U IR E D
Clamp
PF Motor Chapter 5 Adjustment (p.128)
11) C.C. M3x4 2

CN116 (40.5 kgf.cm) Pinion Gear
Figure 4-152. Removing the PF Motor

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4.5.3 ASF Motor Attach a piece of acetate tape (60 mm) on the ASF Motor Cable
1. Remove the Upper Housing / Printer Cover. (p.72) as shown below.
2. Remove the Earth cable. (refer to 4.4.6 ASF Assy Step2 (p96) .)
3. Release the ASF Motor cable from the cable hook and disconnect the relay ASF Motor Cable
connector. Acetate tape
4. Remove the two C.B.P. M3 x 8 screws that secure the ASF Motor and remove the
ASF Motor.
60mm
Cable Hook
ASF Motor
4) C.B.P. M3x8
Figure 4-155. Attaching acetate tape

2
Earth cable
Figure 4-154. Removing the ASF Motor
Secure the grounding wire and the ASF Motor together with
the screw in the middle of the printer.

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4.6 Removing the Sensors 4.6.2 PF Encoder

4.6.1 CR Encoder 2. Disconnect the FFC from the PF Encoder Sensor Board.
1. Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit. (p.88) 3. Remove the C.B.S. M3 x 8 screw that secures the PF Encoder Sensor Holder.
2. Remove the two C.B.P. M2.6 x 5 screws that secure the CR Encoder Sensor
Board. FFC PF Encoder Sensor Holder
3. Disconnect the PW Sensor FFC from the connector on the CR Encoder Sensor
Board, and remove the CR Encoder Sensor Board.
5) C.B.S. M3x8
Connector (61 kgf.cm)
13) C.B.P. M2.6x5

(20.5 kgf.cm)
PW Sensor FFC
CR Encoder
Sensor Board Figure 4-157. Removing the FFC and the Screw that Secures
the PF Encoder Sensor Holder
Connector
Figure 4-156. Removing the CR Encoder Sensor Board
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4. While pressing the guide pin on the PF Encoder Sensor Holder using tweezers, 4.6.3 PW Sensor
slide the holder upwards to release the three tabs, and remove the PF Encoder
Sensor Holder. 1. Remove the Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit. (p.88)
2. Remove the C.P.B. (P1) M1.7 x 5 screw that secures the PW Sensor Holder, and
remove the PW Sensor Holder from the Carriage Unit.
Carriage Unit Bottom Side

PW Sensor Holder
Guide pin
12) C.P.B. (P1) M1.7x5

(0.80.2 kgf.cm)
Tabs
Figure 4-158. Removing the PF Encoder Sensor Holder
Make sure that the PF Scale is in the slit on the PF Encoder Sensor.
Figure 4-160. Removing the PW Sensor Holder
3. Disconnect the PW Sensor FFC from the PW Sensor connector, and remove the
Slit
PW Sensor.
PF Scale
PW Sensor FFC PW Sensor
PF Encoder Sensor
Connector
Figure 4-159. Reinstalling the PF Encoder Sensor Holder
Figure 4-161. Removing the PW Sensor

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Make sure that the PW Sensor FFC is routed as shown in Figure 4.6.4 PE Sensor Holder
4-161 1. Remove the ASF Assy. (p.96)
2. Remove the PE Sensor connector cable from the five tabs on the Release Holder
Assy and the two tabs on the Head Cable Cover.
A D J U S T M E N T After replacing or removing the PW Sensor, always make the required Head Cable Cover Tabs PE Sensor connector cable
R E Q U IR E D
Tabs
Release Holder Assy
Figure 4-162. Releasing the Cables
3. Release the tabs that secure the PE Sensor Holder from the notch on the Main
Frame with a flathead screwdriver, and slide the PE Sensor Holder upwards and
then remove it toward you.
Front Side
Tab
PE Sensor Holder
Figure 4-163. Removing the PE Sensor Holder

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Align the four tabs and guide pin on the PE Sensor Holder with the 4.6.5 Cover Open Sensor
positioning holes on the Main Frame correctly so that there is no 1. Remove the Panel Unit. (p.69)
gap between the PE Sensor Holder and the Main Frame.
2. Remove the C.B.P. M3x10 screw that secures the Cover Open Sensor and remove
the Cover Open Sensor.
Tabs
Cover Open Sensor
GuideGuide
pin
Figure 4-164. Reinstalling the PE Sensor

Guide pins and 1) C.B.P. M3x10
Positioning holes (61 kgf.cm)
Figure 4-165. Removing the Cover Open Sensor
Align the guide pins with the positioning holes shown in Figure
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CHAPTER
5
ADJUSTMENT
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5.1 Adjustment Items and Overview

This chapter describes adjustments to be made after the disassembly/reassembly of this product.
5.1.1 Servicing Adjustment Item List

The items, purposes and outlines of the Adjustment Program are given in the following table.
Table 5-1. Adjustment Items

Adjustment Purpose Method Outline
PF Belt Tension This adjustment is made to reduce the load on the PF motor and See ?5.3.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment? (p.141).
Adjustment to ensure paper feed accuracy.
PF Roller Shaft Center This adjustment is made to compensate the deflection amount on See ?5.3.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment? (p.146).
Support Position the PF Roller Shaft and to maintain the appropriate paper feed
Adjustment amount.
ASF Guide Roller LDs This adjustment is made to optimize the positions of the LD See ?5.3.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment? (p.150).
Position Adjustment Roller Shaft and Retard Roller in order to maintain the paper
feed accuracy.
PG Adjustment This adjustment is made to ensure the correct distance between See ?5.3.2 PG Adjustment? (p.143).
the head surface and the Front Paper Guide, and to adjust the
parallelism between the 0 digit side and the 130 digit side to
ensure consistent print quality.
EEPROM Data Copy This adjustment is made to read out the necessary information 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program.
from the EEPROM using the D4 function. If this copy is 2. Read out the data from the defective board.
completed successfully, all the other adjustments required after 3. After replacing the board with a new one, write the read data to the new board.
replacing the main board are no longer necessary.
Initial Setting After replacing the Main Board, information common to Main 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program.
Boards is written by market setting. 2. Write the initial settings to the EEPROM.
USB ID Input A USB ID is given to each printer to identify a specific printer 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program and enter the serial number of the printer.
when using multiple printers of same model. 2. The correction value is saved to the specific EEPROM address of the Main Board.
Head ID Input When replacing the Print Head, this adjustment is made to 1. Enter the ID of the Head QR Code Label (10 digits), which is applied to the Print Head, into the
reduce head manufacturing variations, which may cause program.
individual differences in print quality. 2. The ID is stored in the EEPROM of the Main Board.
Supplement: Read the QR code label from left to right on the top row and from top to bottom in
due order.)
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Initialize PF The deterioration amount of the PF Roller Shaft is reflected to 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program.
deterioration offset the paper feed correction amount. Every time a sheet of paper is 2. Reset the PF deterioration counter.
fed, the deterioration amount is counted on the basis of the
original counter value setting.When the PF Roller Shaft or
Printer Mechanism has been replaced during repair, the PF
deterioration counter must be reset.
Disenable PF The PF deterioration compensation counter can be reset only 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program.
deterioration offset when the PF Roller Shaft is new. To reduce the ancillary work in 2. Reset the PF deterioration counter.
servicing, enter the maximum value (value for which
deterioration compensation is not made) if the PF Roller Shaft
has not been replaced.
First dot position This function adjusts the print starting position in the CR main 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program and print the adjustment pattern.
adjustment scanning direction. 2. Enter the value whose printed lines meet the adjustment pattern exactly 5 mm away from the left
edge.
3. The correction value is saved to the specific EEPROM address of the Main Board.
PW adjustment This adjustment is made to correct the PW Sensor mounting 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program and print the adjustment pattern.
position on a software basis to improve a paper detection error 2. Select a pattern number 5mm away from each edge, and enter that number in the program.
caused by the variation of the mounting position. 3. The correction value is saved to the specific EEPROM address of the Main Board.
Head angular adjustment This adjustment is made to correct the error in the Print Head 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program and print the adjustment pattern.
mounting position (Head angle) to make the nozzle line straight 2. After checking the displacement amount of the pattern, enter the pattern number which has the
with respect to the paper feeding direction. Angular smallest amount of displacement.
displacement is also checked for.
Bi-D adjustment This adjustment is made to correct the print timing in the go and 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program.
return paths in bi-directional printing. 2. Pattern printing and adjustment are automatically executed.
Supplement: Be sure to confirm that there are no dots missing before executing this adjustment.
BAND printing This adjustment is made to correct the mis-alignment of vertical 1. Select and execute this function in the Adjustment Program.
adjustment lines and timing of printing at monochrome draft printing. 2. Pattern printing and select the adjustment value, and write it to the specific EEPROM address on
the Main Board.
PF adjustment This correction is made when the actual paper feed amount 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program and print the adjustment pattern.
differs greatly from the theoretical value due to paper slip, PF 2. Select or measure the adjustment value, and write it to the specific EEPROM address on the
roller tolerances, etc. during paper feed for printing. Main Board.
PF band adjustment This corrects variations in paper feed accuracy in the band print 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program and print the adjustment pattern.
mode to achieve higher print quality. 2. Select the adjustment value, and write it to the specific EEPROM address on the Main Board.

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CR motor heat protection When replacing the Printer Mechanism, this adjustment is made 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program.
control to measure the load of Carriage sliding, and manufacturing 2. Select the replacement parts and execute this function to measure automatically the variations
variations of the CR Motor and the Power Supply Board to make and write the measurement values to the EEPROM on the Main Board.
the most of the motor capabilities in motor heat generation
control.
When the Power Supply Board, the CR Motor or the Carriage
Shaft has been replaced individually or when the correction value
of the EEPROM cannot be read out with the main board
replacement, the correction value cannot be recalculated since the
condition is the different from when its new, therefore, enter the
worst value (on which heat generation limit is easily imposed).
PF motor heat protection When replacing the Printer Mechanism, this adjustment is made 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program.
control to measure manufacturing variations of the PF Motor and the 2. Select the replacement parts and execute this function to measure automatically the variations
Power Supply Board to make the most of the motor capabilities in and write the measurement values to the EEPROM on the Main Board.
motor heat generation control.
When the Power Supply Board or the PF Motor has been replaced
individually, or when the correction value of the EEPROM
cannot be read out with the main board replacement, the
correction value cannot be recalculated since the condition is the
different from when it's new, therefore, enter the worst value (on
which heat generation limit is easily imposed).
Table 5-2. Maintenance Functions

Function Item Purpose Method Outline
Ink charge This function is used for Print Head replacement to drain 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program.
Shipping Liquid of the after-sales service part in the head flow 2. Transfer the factory-set command (CL execution command (Initial Ink Charge) is used as the
path and simultaneously fill ink in the head flow path to make all command) to the printer to make the printer perform Initial Ink Charge operation.
nozzles printable and stabilize the ink in the Print Head.
Head cleaning This function is used to execute cleaning 3 (CL3) when ink is 1. Select this function in the Adjustment Program.
not delivered from the Print Head properly, e.g. dot missing or 2. Execute CL3.
skewed injection.
Consumables This function is used to read and reset the Protection Counters. 1. In the Adjustment Program, select value read or reset from this function.
maintenance counter Make sure to replace the Waste Ink Pads managed by the protection counters before resetting the
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Table 5-3. Additional Functions

Function Item Purpose Method Outline
Final check pattern print A4 size Use this to check if the all adjustments have been properly The all adjustment patterns are printed automatically.
US Letter size made.
EEPROM dump Use this to read out the EEPROM data for analysis. The all EEPROM data is automatically read out and stored as a file.
Printer information Manual CL counter Use this to read out information on the printer operations. The printer information is automatically read out.
check I/C exchange CL counter
Timer CL counter
Print path counter

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5.1.2 Required Adjustments

The table below lists the required adjustments depending upon the parts being repaired or replaced. Find the part(s) you removed or replaced, and check which adjustment(s) must be
carried out.
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Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List

Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
First dot position adjustment

Support Position adjustment
Initial setting/USB ID Input
BAND printing adjustment

PF Belt tension adjustment
Disenable PF deterioration
Consumables maintenance
Initialize PF deterioration
CR motor heat protection

Head angular adjustment
PF motor heat protection
Final check pattern print

PF Roller Shaft Center
ASF Guide Roller LDs
EEPROM Data Copy
Adjustment
Position Adjustment
PF band adjustment
Bi-D adjustment
Item
PG Adjustment
PW adjustment
PF adjustment
Head ID input
Ink charge
counter
control
control
offset
offset
Part Name
Remove --- --- *1 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
ASF Assy
Replace --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
CR Motor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Remove --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O O --- --- --- --- O
Printhead
Replace --- --- --- O --- --- O --- O --- --- O O O O O --- --- --- --- O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Replace
Main Board (Read OK) --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Replace
(Read NG) --- --- --- --- --- O O *2 --- --- O O O O O O O O O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
PS Board
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O
Front Paper Guide/ Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O --- --- O
Paper Eject Roller Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- O O O --- --- O
Remove O O --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O --- --- O
PF Roller Shaft
Replace O O --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O --- --- O
Remove O O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
PF Motor
Replace O O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O

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Table 5-4. Required Adjustment List

Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
First dot position adjustment

Support Position adjustment
Initial setting/USB ID Input
BAND printing adjustment

PF Belt tension adjustment
Disenable PF deterioration
Consumables maintenance
Initialize PF deterioration
CR motor heat protection

Head angular adjustment
PF motor heat protection
Final check pattern print

PF Roller Shaft Center
ASF Guide Roller LDs
EEPROM Data Copy
Adjustment
Position Adjustment
PF band adjustment
Bi-D adjustment
PG Adjustment
PW adjustment
Item
PF adjustment
Head ID input
Ink charge
counter
control
control
offset
offset
Part Name
Waste Ink Tray Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Assy/Front Paper Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Guide Pad
Remove --- --- --- *3 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Carriage shaft
Replace --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O O --- --- --- --- O
Remove --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Carriage Unit
Replace --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O O O O O --- --- --- --- O
Paper EJ Frame Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O --- --- O
Assy Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- O O --- --- O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Printer Mechanism
Replace O --- O O --- --- --- --- --- O --- O O O O O O O O O O
Remove --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
PW Sensor
Replace --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O --- --- --- --- --- --- --- O
Note : O indicates that the adjustment must be carried out. --- indicates that the adjustment
C A U T IO N When the EEPROM Data Copy cannot be made for the main is not required. If you have removed or replaced multiple parts, make sure to check the
board that needs to be replaced, the Waste Ink Tray Assy must required adjustments for the all parts. And when multiple adjustments must be carried
be replaced after replacing the main board with a new one. out, be sure to carry out them in the order given in the Priority row.
After all required adjustments are completed, use the Final Note "*1" :When only removing the ASF Assy, you do not need to perform the adjustment. In
check pattern print function to print all adjustment patterns that case, mark the installing positions before removing them, and make sure to align
for final check. If you find a problem with the printout the markings when installing. See ?4.4.6 ASF Assy? (p96).
patterns, carry out the adjustment again. "*2" :Replacing the Waste Ink Tray Assy is necessary when resetting waste ink pad
When using a new main board for replacing the Printer counter.
Mechanism, the Initial setting must have been made to the "*3" :When only removing the Carriage Shaft, you do not need to perform the adjustment.
main board. In that case, mark on the Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Left/Right) before removing
them, and make sure to align the markings when installing. See ?4.4.5 Carriage Shaft
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5.1.3 Required Adjustment Tools Table 5-5. List of Tools

No. Name Part Code Category Overview
The following table lists the adjustment tools required for adjustment of this product.
8 Level Block 1304994 Adjusting Used to check whether or not
Table 5-5. List of Tools jig deflection amount of the PF
Roller Shaft is within the
No. Name Part Code Category Overview
specified value. Adjustment
1 Adjustment Software This adjustment program is values are confirmed in a pair
Program designed to display the required with the PF Roller Shaft
adjustment items in the Position Adjustment Jig.
appropriate order when a
9 Spanner (M3) Commercially Tool Used to loosen the screw that
replacement part is selected, and
available secures the Center Support
provides workers with the
Bushing when performing PF
accurate adjustment order.
Roller Shaft Center Support
2 G-26 1080614 Grease For the Parallelism Adjust Position Adjustment.
Bushing, Lower Paper Guide,
Driven Release Shaft, etc.
3 G-45 1033657 Grease For the PF Roller, Front Paper
Guide, Rear Paper Guide and
etc.
4 G-71 1304682 Grease For the Carriage Unit and
Carriage Shaft.
5 PG Adjustment 1276333 Gauge A gauge exclusively used to
Gauge make PG Adjustment. Check
the correction value by
energizing it in the same way as
for Stylus Photo R1800.
6 PF Tension 1294120 Measuring Used to check whether or not
Measuring Tool tool the tension of the PF Drive Belt
is within the specified value. If
load is greater than the specified
value, the PF Motor may
generate heat, burning off the
coil. Reversely, if load is less
than the specified value, the
paper feed position may shift.
7 PF Roller Shaft 1304993 Adjusting Used to check whether or not
Position jig the deflection amount of the PF
Adjustment Jig Roller Shaft is within the
specified value. Adjustment
values are confirmed in a pair
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5.2 Adjustment Using Adjustment Program Additional information

In the following cases, reassemble or replace the Printhead and carry out the
This section explains the adjustments using the Adjustment Program. adjustment again.
5.2.1 Head angular adjustment The difference between the adjusted values of 1 -> 80 and 80 -> 1 exceeds 8.
The larger the difference is, the more the Printhead is tilted in the front-to-
The following pattern is printed. The lines on the top are printed while the carriage
back direction. (Not parallel to the paper surface.)
moves from the home to the other side (from 1 to 80 digit), and the lines at the bottom
are printed while the carriage returns to the home (80 to 1 digit). The average of the values of 1 -> 80 and 80 -> 1 falls outside the range from -
4 to +4.
The further the value is beyond the range, the more the Printhead is tilted in
the left-to-right direction. (Not parallel to the paper edge.)
C H E C K Example for judgement

P O IN T
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 NG OK
Figure 5-1. Head Angular Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value (-10 to 10) for the most straight lines.
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5.2.2 PW Adjustment/First Dot Position Adjustment PW Adjustment
Patterns are printed as shown below. How to Judge

Enter the value of the line located 5mm away from each edge.
Example: In the left figure, enter 0 (top), 5 (bottom), -3 (left) and 0 (right).
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
First Dot Position Adjustment
-8 -8
-7 -7 How to Judge
-6 -6
-5 -5 Enter the value of the point of intersection of the PW Adjustment pattern line and First
-4 -4 Dot Position Adjustment pattern line on the left.
5mm -3 -3
-2 -2 Measure the distance from the left edge of the paper to the printed line. Enter the value
-1 -1 for the line that is exactly 5 mm away from the edge.
0 0
1 1 Example: In the left figure, enter 2 since the lines intersect at 2.
2 Intersection point of A and B 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
A: PW Adjustment pattern line
B: First Dot Position Adjustment pattern line
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5
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5.2.3 Bi-D adjustment

The pattern shown below is printed for each of the PG settings.
+0 +1 +2 +3 +4
Figure 5-3. Bi-D Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns for each of the five modes, and enter the value for the
pattern with no gap and overlap for each mode.
Additional information
If no OK pattern is printed, enter the value for the best one, and print the adjustment
pattern again.

P O IN T
Overlap Gap
NG OK NG

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5.2.4 BAND printing adjustment Bi-d band adjustment
The following pattern is printed on two sheets each for Bi-d band adjustment and Pass How to Judge
offset adjustment with two dot sizes (ECO, VSD1). Examine the printout patterns and enter the values of the most straight lines.

P O IN T
+17
+19
NG OK NG
Pass offset adjustment

+20
How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns and enter the values of the most straight lines.

+21
P O IN T
+22
NG OK NG
+23
+25
Figure 5-4. BAND printing adjustment Printout Pattern

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5.2.5 PF adjustment PF- for bottom margin area
PF- for standard print area The following pattern is printed.
The following pattern is printed. How to Judge

Examine the printout patterns, and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and
gap between the upper and lower ones.
1 Upper pattern
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-1
Lower pattern
-2
-3 Figure 5-6. PF (bottom margin area) Adjustment Printout Pattern
-4 Additional information
When overlap and gap are observed in the all patterns, enter the value for the best one,
-5 and print the adjustment pattern again.
Figure 5-5. PF (standard print area) Adjustment Printout Pattern C H E C K Example for judgement
P O IN T
How to Judge Overlap Gap
Examine the printout patterns, and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and
gap between the upper and lower ones.

P O IN T
NG OK NG
NG OK NG

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5.2.6 PF band adjustment 5.3 Adjustment without Using Adjustment Program

The following pattern is printed.
This section explains the adjustments that do not use the Adjustment Program.
5.3.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment

When either of the following parts has been removed or replaced, this adjustment must
1 be performed to reduce load on the PF Motor and to secure paper feed accuracy.
PF Motor
PF Roller Shaft
0 Printer Mechanism
The PF Tension Measuring Tool is used for this adjustment.
-1
Figure 5-7. PF Band Adjustment Printout Pattern
How to Judge
Examine the printout patterns and enter the value for the pattern with no overlap and
gap between the two rectangles.
Additional information
When overlap and gap are observed in the all patterns, enter the value for the best one,
and print the adjustment pattern again.
Figure 5-8. PF Tension Measuring Tool
P O IN T
NG OK NG
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5.3.1.1 PF Belt Tension Adjustment Method As the Drive Belt is flipped with the tip of tweezers in the following
C A U T IO N
steps, carefully choose the flipping position so that the Belt will not
C A U T IO N Proper measurement may be interrupted by sounds picked up from
make contact with the Microphone by reaction of flipping.
around. Make measurement in silent environment.
8. Press the [MEASURE] button. (---- is displayed on the LCD screen.)

1. Secure the PF Motor to the Printer Mechanism, and install the Drive Belt on the 9. Put the tip of the tweezers on the Drive Belt, and flip it downward in that position.
Gear of the PF Scale and the Pinion Gear of the PF Motor. The ---- displayed on the LCD will become wave pattern during the
measurement. When it has finished, the measurement result will be displayed by
2. Press the [POWER] button. The LCD of the Measuring Tool displays No. 0 and
N (Newton) after the beep. This jig can pick up and measure sounds accurately,
No. 1.
regardless of the flipping force.
3. From among No. 0 to No. 9, select the channel you want to store its setting by
10. Repeating 8 and 9, delicately shift the variable part of the PF Motor mounting
pressing the [SELECT] button. The initial value may be selected as the channel.)
position to adjust the tension until the tension falls within the allowable standard
4. Press the [WEIGHT] button. The initial value will be displayed. Type the ten-key value.
pad so that 1.2g/m is displayed.
5. Press the [WIDTH] button. The initial value will be displayed. Enter 5.0 mm A D J U S T M E N T Standard Value: 10.5 2N (8.5 ~ 12.5N)
R E Q U IR E D
with the ten-keypad.
6. Press the [SPAN] button. The initial value will be displayed. Enter 48mm with
the ten-keypad.
7. Bring the Microphone as close as possible to the center of the Timing Belt.
C A U T IO N Even if the Timing Belt is flipped, the LCD screen may not
Microphone of Measuring Tool change at all. In this case, flip the Timing Belt again after a few
seconds have passed.
If measurement results differ greatly from each other, acoustic
sounds may not be picked up properly in any of the
measurements. Therefore, flip the Timing Belt again with the
tweezers, and record the value at which two measurement
results are approximate. Displaying errors in the range 1/100 to
5/100, the Measuring Tool has high reliability.
Timing Belt
Figure 5-9. Microphone Position

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5.3.2 PG Adjustment 5.3.2.1 PG Adjustment Method
Some pictures used in this section are Stylus Photo R1800. The C A U T IO N Before starting PG adjustment, completely wipe drops of ink
C H E C K
P O IN T adjustment method for WorkForce 1100/Epson Stylus Office around the Print Head. Remaining drops of ink will stick to the
T1110/B1100/T1100/Epson ME Office 1100 is the same as the continuity measurement portion of the Adjustment Gauge, and
one for Stylus Photo R1800. generate continuity before the continuity measurement portion
When only removing the Carriage Shaft, you do not need to makes contact with the metal frame around the Print Head,
perform this adjustment. In that case, mark the position of the interrupting accurate PG Adjustment.
rib on the Parallelism Adjust Bushing (Left/Right) before As the ink in the Print Head may stick fast and damage the
removing them, and make sure to align the markings with the Print Head during PG Adjustment, make the continuity time
ribs when installing them. (Refer to 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / detected with a tester as short as possible. (Maximum 3
Carriage Unit (p88).) minutes)
When any of the following parts has been removed or replaced, this adjustment must 1. Install the printer on a level base.
be performed to secure the specified clearance between the print surface of the Print
Head and paper. C A U T IO N Place the printer on a level, warp-free table. Normal PG
Adjustment cannot be performed on a warped table.
Print Head
PF Roller Shaft
Carriage Unit
Carriage Shaft (Including the case when just moved the Parallelism Adjust
Bushing) 2. Connect the Tester to the printer frame and Adjustment Gauge.
Printer Mechanism
In this adjustment, use the same Adjustment Gauge on the left and right sides. Frame
Adjustment Gauge Continuity

Plate (Top face) Measuring Point
Tester
Figure 5-10. Adjustment Gauge
C A U T IO N Do not touch the Adjustment Gauge Plate surface with bare

hands. Adjustment Gauge
If the Adjustment Gauge Plate surface is stained by ink or, etc
Figure 5-11. Connecting the Tester
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3. Load unused Ink Cartridges of all colors into the Carriage Unit. 6. With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the
specified position (on the left side of the Front Paper Guide).
4. Loosen the screw that secures the Parallelism Adjust Bushing.
Setting Position
5. Turn the Parallelism Adjust Bushing upward to align the frame edge and the Rear direction: Align the rear end of the Gauge with the Driven Roller Shaft
bottom of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing gear. of the Upper Paper Guide.
Left direction: Release the left end of the Gauge from the Tab on the Front
C A U T IO N When the Parallelism Adjust Bushing is turned upwards, the frame Paper Guide in Figure 5-13.
rises up and PG narrows. Make sure that the frame does not come
into contact with the Print Head when performing the following
procedure.
Conductor Connection Point
Parallelism Adjust Positioning Parallelism Adjust

Bushing Point Bushing
Tab Setting Position
Screw
Figure 5-13. Setting the Adjustment Gauge
Positioning Point Screw
7. Move the Carriage Unit onto the Adjustment Gauge.
Moving position
Align the left end of the Gauge with the left end of the Carriage Unit.
Setting Position
Figure 5-12. Setting the Parallelism Adjust Bushing
Figure 5-14. Moving the Carriage Unit

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8. To set the PG position to the -- position, turn the PG Cam on the right end of the
C H E C K The following figure shows the states of the Adjust Parallel Bushing
Carriage Shaft clockwise so that the point marked -- faces down.
P O IN T of the left side of the frame and the PG. This also applies to the
Adjust Parallel Bushing on the right side of the frame.
PG Cam
Wider PG
Parallelism
Adjust Bushing
Narrower PG
Figure 5-16. Relationship between Parallelism Adjust Bushing and PG

10. To set the PG position to 0 or more, turn the PG Cams on both ends of the
Carriage Shaft CCW so that the point marked 0 (or + or ++) faces down.
11. With its conductor connection portion up, set the Adjustment Gauge in the
Figure 5-15. Markings of the PG Cam specified position (on the right side of the Front Paper Guide).
A D J U S T M E N T PG Standard Value Setting Position
R E Q U IR E D
PG (Minus Minus) :1.05mm~1.25mm

Rear direction: Align the rear end of the Gauge with the Driven Roller Shaft
of the Upper Paper Guide.
PG (Minus)
:1.2mm~1.4mm
Right direction: Release the right end of the Gauge from the Tab on the Front
Adjustment Resolution :0.06mm Paper Guide in Figure 5-17.
9. Lower the Gear of the Parallelism Adjust Bushing on the left side of the frame
stepwise, and confirm continuity. When continuity is confirmed, define the
position where the Gear was raised one step up from the continuity position
(where continuity is lost) as the left side PG position. Move the Parallelism Adjust
Bushing at least twice to confirm that the continuity position and the non-
continuity position are the same.
Setting Position Conductor Tab

Connection Point
Figure 5-17. Setting the Adjustment Gauge

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12. Move the Carriage Unit onto the Adjustment Gauge. 5.3.3 PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position
Moving position Adjustment
Align the right end of the Gauge with the right end of the Carriage Unit.
This adjustment must be performed to compensate the deflection amount on the PF
Roller Shaft and to maintain an appropriate paper feed amount when the following
parts are removed and replaced.
PF Motor
PF Roller Shaft
The PF Roller Shaft Position Adjustment Jig and Level block are used for this
adjustment.
C H E C K A substitute level block can be used if its surface accuracy is

P O IN T within 50.
Use a Spanner (M3) to loosen the screw that secures the Center
Support Bushing.
Setting Position
Figure 5-18. Moving the Carriage Unit

PF Roller Shaft Center Support
13. Return the PG position to --. Position Adjustment Jig
14. As in step 9, move the Parallelism Adjust Bushing on the right side of the frame to
set the right side PG position.
15. Set the PG position to 0 or more.
16. Set the Adjustment Gauge on the left side of the Front Paper Guide.
17. Move the Carriage Unit onto the left side Adjustment Gauge.
18. Return the PG position to --.
19. Check continuity again at the PG position on the left side. If the PG position is not Level Block
out of position, tighten the Parallelism Adjust Bushing with the screws to end the
adjustment. If it is out of position, repeat the adjustment procedure from step 9.
Figure 5-19. PF Roller Shaft Center Support Position Adjustment Jig

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5.3.4 How to Adjust the PF Roller Shaft Center 4. Tilt the Printer Mechanism at about 45 degrees, and loosen the screws that secure
Support Position the Center Support Bushing Cam and the Center Support Bush.
1. Before performing this adjustment, remove the following parts:

Bottom of Rear Center
Lower Housing (Refer to 4.4.4 Lower Housing / Printer Mechanism (p86).)
ASF Assy (Refer to 4.4.6 ASF Assy (p96).)
Board Assy (Refer to 4.3.1 Board Assy (Main Board/Power Supply Board)
(p75).)
Carriage Unit (Refer to 4.4.5 Carriage Shaft / Carriage Unit (p88).)
2. Install the printer on a level base.
C A U T IO N Place the printer on a level, warp-free table. This adjustment

cannot be performed correctly if it is performed on a warped table.
3. Set the PF Roller Shaft Position Adjustment Jig in place on the Level block, and perform
zero adjustment.
Long hand position: Turn the dial to adjust the 0 position on the scale to the
long hand position with the jig set in place on the Level
block.
Short hand position: Check it.
Center Support
Bushing Cam
0 position
Figure 5-21. Center Support Bushing Cam and the Screw
Figure 5-20. Setting the PF Roller Shaft Position Adjustment Jig (1)

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6. Turn the Center Support Bushing Cam so that the long hand position is +30 from
C A U T IO N Check for any dirt on the PF Roller Shaft when performing the the 0 adjustment position.
following procedure.
A D J U S T M E N T Standard Value: -10 ~ 40
R E Q U IR E D
Adjustment Resolution: 50
5. Set the jig in place on the PF Roller Shaft as shown in the figure below.
Left side: Inside of PF Roller left end (E-ring)
Right side: Clearance between PF Roller right end (Right Bushing 8) and left C A U T IO N +30 must be set to compensate for the thickness of the coating
end of Upper Paper Guide on the PF Roller Shaft.
Center: Clearance between the 2nd Upper Paper Guide and 3rd one from Make sure that the position of the short hand is the same as at
the left 0 adjustment.
C H E C K The figure below shows the positional relationship between the

P O IN T Center Support Bushing Cam and the Dial Gage.
up
Center Support
Bushing Cam
down
Figure 5-23. Positional Relationship between Center Support

Bushing Cam and the Dial Gage
7. Tighten the Center Support Bushing Cam and the Center Support Bushing with the
screws.
C A U T IO N Check the adjustment value again as it deviates slightly when the

screw is tightened.
Figure 5-22. Setting the PF Roller Shaft Position Adjustment Jig (2)
The following page shows print samples when adjustment of the PF Roller Shaft Center
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Unevenness
Figure 5-24. Outside the Specified Value Range Figure 5-25. Inside the Specified Value Range

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5.3.5 ASF Guide Roller LDs Position Adjustment 2. Turn Combination Gear 29.11 on the right side of the ASF Assy CCW to raise the
Hopper to the upper limit position (until the Hopper Pad contacts the LD Roller).
When installing the Guide Roller LDs, the position of the Guide Roller LDs must be
adjusted so that the positions of the LD Roller Shaft and Retard Roller are optimized in
order to maintain the paper feed accuracy.
5.3.5.1 Adjusting the Position of the ASF Guide Roller LDs

C H E C K When only removing the ASF Assy, you do not need to perform this
P O IN T adjustment. In that case, mark the installing positions of the Guide
Roller LDs before removing them, and make sure to align the
markings when installing the Guide Roller LDs. (Refer to 4.4.6 ASF
Assy (p96).)
1. After installing the ?4.4.6 ASF Assy? (p96), loosen the two C.B.S. M3x6 screws
that secure the Guide Roller LD. Combination Gear 29.11
Front 17) C.B. M3x6

(81 kgf.cm)
Guide Roller LD
LD Roller
Rib Dowel
Hopper Pad
LD Roller Shaft Guide Roller LD

Figure 5-27. Raising the Hopper
Figure 5-26. Guide Roller LD

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3. Light the printer's inside through a gap between the Roll Paper Frame and the ASF 4. Align the guide pin and tab on the 0 Digit Side Guide Roller LD with the
Assy with a penlight, and look the tab on the Retard Roller Holder at the back of positioning holes on the Main Frame, and tighten the Guide Roller LD (0 Digit
the two reference tabs on the ASF Assy through the notch. After making sure that Side) with the screws. (See Fig.5-29.)
the two reference tabs are aligned when viewed edge-on, adjust the position of the
5. Check the position of the Retard Roller Holder Tab again through the notch. If it is
Retard Roller Holder Tab by pressing the Guide Roller LD (0 digit side) so that it
not inside the range, remove the screws on the Guide Roller LD (0 Digit Side), and
is placed within the range as shown in the simplified diagram in Figure 5-28.
repeat steps 2 to 4 to set the tab within the range.
6. Check the clearance in both ends of the positioning hole that the Guide Roller LD
Roll Paper Frame Tab is inserted. And align Guide Roller LD (130 Digit Side) to the same height,
and tighten with the screws.
Gap
Guide pin
Tab
Figure 5-29. Checking the Position of Tab on the Guide Roller LD
C H E C K The following are the possible troubles for misadjustment.

Reference P O IN T
tabs
Tab Position Trouble
Above upper limit Paper feed mistakes caused by non-feed
Retard Roller Skewing of business cards
Holder tab
Notch Below lower limit Multiple-sheet feeding
Reference Retard Roller Holder Tab

Tabs
Lower Limit Upper Limit

Aligning position for bottom of Retard Aligning position for top of Retard
Roller Holder tab with reference tabs Roller Holder tab with reference tabs
Figure 5-28. Aligning the Position of the Guide Roller LD (0 Digit Side)

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CHAPTER
6
MAINTENANCE
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6.1 Overview 6.1.2 Service Maintenance

If print irregularity (missing dot, white line, etc.) has occurred or the printer indicates
This section provides information to maintain the printer in its optimum condition.
Maintenance Error, take the following actions to clear the error.
6.1.1 Cleaning 6.1.2.1 Head Cleaning

This printer has no mechanical components which require regular cleaning. Therefore, The printer has a built-in head cleaning function, which is activated by operating the
when returning the printer to the user, check the following parts and perform control panel.The procedure is given below.
appropriate cleaning if stain is noticeable.
1. Confirm that the printer is in stand-by state.
Never use chemical solvents, such as thinner, benzine, and Check that the Power LED is not flashing.
C A U T IO N
acetone, to clean the exterior parts of the printer like the 2. Hold down the Ink Switch on the control panel for more than 3 seconds.
housing. These chemicals may degrade or deteriorate the The Power LED flashes during the cleaning sequence.
quality of this product.
Be careful not to damage any components when you clean C H E C K For Head Cleaning, it is recommended to run the nozzle check and
inside the printer. P O IN T the cleaning alternately to minimize ink consumption.
Do not scratch the surface of the PF Roller assembly. Use a soft
brush to wipe off dust.
Use a soft cloth moistened with dilute alcohol to remove ink
stain.
Do not use the supplied cleaning sheet for normal usage. It may
damage the coated surface of the PF Roller. If the adhesive
surface of the cleaning sheet is set to the ASF LD Roller side
and used to clean the ASF LD Roller surface, it is no problem.
When using compressed air products; such as air duster, for
cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such
products containing flammable gas is prohibited.
Housing
Use a clean soft cloth moistened with water and wipe off any dirt. If the Housings
are stained with ink, use a cloth moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it off.
Inside the printer
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any paper dust.
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6.1.2.2 Maintenance Request Waste Ink Pads to be replaced

When the ink is used for the Print Head cleaning and such, it is drained via the Cap Table 6-1. List of Waste Ink Pads to be replaced
Unit to the Waste Ink Tray Assy located on the Lower Housing. As for the ink
Parts name Qty. Reference Pages
absorbed by the Front Paper Guide Pad when carrying out the borderless printing or
flushing operations, it is drained to the ink pads in the Front Paper Guide Pad Tray. The Waste Ink Tray Assy 1 4.4.10 Waste Ink Pad /
Waste Ink Tray Assy
amount of the waste ink is controlled with the Protection Counter A (Waste Ink Tray
(p104)
Assy) and B (Front Paper Guide Pad Tray) in the EEPROM on the Main Board. When
the amount reaches the specified value; which indicates that the waste ink has reached POROUS PAD, PAPER GUIDE, INK EJECT, UPPER 1 4.4.14 Front Paper
POROUS PAD, PAPER GUIDE, INK EJECT, LEFT 1 Guide / Paper EJ
the limit of the absorbing capability of the Waste Ink Pads, the maintenance request
Roller / Front Paper
error is displayed. POROUS PAD, PAPER GUIDE, INK EJECT, LOWER 1
Guide Pad Tray (p110)
Protection Counters Upper Limit
After the Replacement
Waste Ink Counter Limits
Reset the Protection Counter (Refer to Chapter 5 ?Adjustment?)
Protection Counter A* 12,300 - 14,250
Protection Counter B 8,900
Note* : Taking the ink evaporation amount into consideration, the threshold
value of the Protection Counter A for the Maintenance Request varies
from 12,300 to 14,250 accordingly until 260 days pass from the day the
printer receives the first TI from the printer driver (the printer is initially
used). The value after 260 days is 14,250.
Timing for Replacing the Waste Ink Pads
When the Protection Counter reaches the value shown above, a Maintenance
Request is indicated.
When servicing the printer, always check the Protection Counter using the
Adjustment Program regardless of whether the Maintenance Request error has
been indicated or not. If the counter is close to its upper limit shown above,
replace the Waste Ink Pads and reset the counter to 0 with receiving prior
approval from the user. This prevents the printer from causing the
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6.1.3 Lubrication <Lubrication Point>

Adjust Parallel Bushing (Right)
The lubrication used for the components of the printer has been decided on based on Left and Right Adjust Parallel
Bushings (outer circumference)
evaluation carried out by Epson. Therefore, the specified amount and places of
lubrication given in this section should be strictly observed. <Lubrication Type>
G-26
C A U T IO N Never use oil or grease other than those specified in this <Lubrication Amount>
manual. Use of different types of oil or grease may damage the 1mm x 2mm
components or affect the printer functions.
<Remarks>
Never apply a larger amount of oil or grease than specified in
Apply with a syringe.
this manual. (Pin Head: 1mm)
Right Side Face
After lubrication, install and turn
Table 6-2. Specified Lubricant Adjust Parallel Bushing (Left) the PG Cam Bush to spread the
grease evenly.
Type Name EPSON CODE Supplier
Grease G-26 1080614 EPSON
Grease G-75 TBD EPSON
Left Side Face
Figure 6-1. Lubrication (1)
<Lubrication Point>
Contact point of the CR Scale
Mounting Plate (Left/Right) and the
Main Frame
<Lubrication Type>
G-26
<Lubrication Amount>
Apply evenly.
Left Side Right Side <Remarks>
Apply with a brush.

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<Lubrication Point> Right PG Torsion Spring

<Lubrication Point>
Contact point of the Main Frame and Contact point of the Left and Right PG
the CR the Scale Mounting Plate Torsion Springs and the Carriage
(Left/Right) Shaft.
<Lubrication Type> <Lubrication Type>
G-26 G-26
<Lubrication Amount> <Lubrication Amount>
A little at 4 points 1mm x 2mm x 2 points
<Remarks> <Remarks>
Left Side Apply with a brush. Right Side Apply with a syringe.
(Pin Head: 1mm)
Left PG Torsion Spring
Right Side Left Side
Figure 6-3. Lubrication (3) Figure 6-5. Lubrication (5)
<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Point>

Left Side Right Side Bushings of the Left and Right PG Contact point of the rear side of CR
Cams (inner circumference) Guide Plate and the slider of the
<Lubrication Type> Carriage Unit
G-26 3 2 1 <Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Amount> G-71
1mm diameter of the inner <Lubrication Amount>
circumference 70 15mg x 3 points
<Remarks> Rear side of CR Guide Plate <Remarks>
Apply with a brush. Apply with a brush.
Be careful not to attach the grease Apply it in the order as shown with
to the PF scale. the arrows.

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Right Side
The Driven Pulley Holder 1 The bushing of the Front Paper Guide
Front Paper
<Lubrication Type> Guide <Lubrication Type>
G-26 G-45
<Lubrication Amount> <Lubrication Amount>
1mm x 2mm x 4 points 1 1. Apply evenly.
<Remarks> 2. 1mm x 2mm
Apply with a syringe. <Remarks>
(Pin Head: 1mm) Apply with a brush.
2

Left Side
<Lubrication Point>
Rear Paper EJ Roller Contact point of the EJ Grounding
Spring and Front and Rear Paper EJ 1
Rollers
<Lubrication Type>
G-45
1mm x 2mm x 2 points Front Paper
EJ Grounding
Guide
Spring <Remarks>
Apply with a syringe. Figure 6-9. Lubrication (9)
Front Paper EJ Roller Right Side
(Pin Head: 1mm)
Figure 6-8. Lubrication (8) <Lubrication Point>
1. Left side of the PF Roller Shaft
(Left of the E-Ring)
2. Mounting location of the Bushing
1 8
<Lubrication Type>
G-45
2 1. Approx. 1mm x 5mm
2. All around the Shaft
<Remarks>
Bushing 8 PF Roller
1. Apply with a syringe.
2. Apply with a brush.

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<Lubrication Point> Upper surface Lower surface <Lubrication Point>

PF Grounding Spring Rear Paper Guide
1. Contact point of the Rear Paper Contact point of the Printer Cover
1 Guide and the PF Roller Holder (Left/Right) and the Printer
2. Contact point of the PF Grounding Cover
Spring and the PF Roller <Lubrication Type>
Printer Cover
<Lubrication Type> Holder Right G-26
G-45 <Lubrication Amount>
<Lubrication Amount> 20mm x 2mm x 2 points
PF Roller 2 1. Apply evenly. <Remarks>
1
2. 1mm x 2mm Apply with a brush.
<Remarks>
1. Apply with a brush. Figure 6-13. Lubrication (13)
2. Apply with a syringe.
(Pin Head: 1mm) <Lubrication Point>
Left Side
Figure 6-11. Lubrication (11) Contact point of the Housing Upper
and the Printer Cover
<Lubrication Point> <Lubrication Type>
Contact point of the Shaft of the Main G-74
Shaft of the Main Frame
Frame and Spur Gear 31.5 <Lubrication Amount>
Housing Upper
<Lubrication Type> Apply evenly.
G-45 Right Side <Remarks>
<Lubrication Amount> Apply with a brush.
1mm x 2mm
<Remarks>
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Left Side Right Side
Contact point of the Shaft of the ASF Contact point of the Housing Upper
Shaft of the ASF Frame
Frame and the Combination Gear 3 2 1 and the Printer Cover
29.11 <Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Type> G-26
G-26 <Lubrication Amount>
4
<Lubrication Amount> 1. 1mm x 10mm
Apply evenly. 2. 1mm x 15mm
<Remarks> 3. 1mm x 10mm
Apply with a brush. 4. Apply evenly.
Hopper <Remarks>
1. 2. 3. Apply with a syringe.
4. Apply with a brush.
<Lubrication Point>
Left Side Right Side <Lubrication Point>
1. Contact point of the LD Roller
1 1 Shaft and the Hopper Paper Back Lever Right Contact point of the Paper Back Lever
2. Contact point of the LD Roller Right and the LD Roller Shaft
Shaft and the Guide Roller LD <Lubrication Type>
<Lubrication Type> G-26
1. G-26 <Lubrication Amount>
2. G-75 2mm x 15mm
<Lubrication Amount> <Remarks>
Apply evenly. Apply with a syringe.
2 2 <Remarks>
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6.1.3.1 Lubrication of Carriage Shaft 3. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft clockwise and
counterclockwise, move the Carriage Unit to spread the grease evenly.
1. Fit the Carriage Unit onto the Carriage Shaft, and move it to the center of the
Shaft.
C A U T IO N In the following step, do not bring the needle of a syringe into

contact with the Carriage Shaft.
2. Using a syringe, lubricate the holes (2 places) at both ends of the Carriage Unit
rear side with grease.
Lubrication Type Lubrication Amount

G-71 140mg 10mg x 2 points
Figure 6-20. Lubricating the Carriage Shaft (2)
Carriage Unit
4. Move the Carriage Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft viewing the Unit
from the rear, and lubricate grease with the syringe at the point shown in refer to
Figure 6-21.

Carriage Shaft
Holes
G-71 140mg 10mg x 2 points
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5. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage 7. Hold the Carriage Unit, and while turning the Carriage Shaft, move the Carriage
Unit to the left end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly. Unit to the right end of the Carriage Shaft to lubricate the grease evenly.
6. Lubricate grease with the syringe at the point shown in refer to Figure 6-22.

G-71 140mg 10mg
Lubrication Point

8. Repeat step 4 ~ 7.

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CHAPTER
7
APPENDIX
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7.1 Connector Summary 7.2 Exploded Diagram / Parts List

This section shows the connections between the main components of the printer. This manual does not provide exploded diagrams or parts list.
For the information, see SPI (Service Parts Information).
C698PSB/PSE
(Power Supply
Board)
Control Panel
CA58MAIN (C698 Panel Board)
(Main Board)
Cover Open
Sensor
Print-
head
Print-
head
Table 7-1. Connection of the Major Components
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SERVICE MANUAL

Color Inkjet Printer

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High speed & High quality

High-speed borderless printing is available.

Paper Support & Stacker are Opened

Figure 1-1. External View

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1.2 Printing Specifications 1.2.2 Ink Cartridge

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1.2.3 Print Mode Table 1-4. Print Mode (Color)

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1.2.4 Supported Paper

Table 1-6. Supported Paper

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y - Y - Y -

US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y - - - - -

Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y - Y - Y -

Half Letter 139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5) Y - - - - -

A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8) Y - Y - Y -

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Table 1-6. Supported Paper

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y - - - -

Photo Paper Glossy (EAI) Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11) Y Y - - - -

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y Y Y Y Y Y

Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss (EAI) US B 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17) Y Y - - - -

A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7) - - Y Y Y Y

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Table 1-6. Supported Paper

A3+/SuperA3 329 x 483 mm Y - Y - Y -

Presentation Paper Matte (EAI) A3 297 x 420 mm - - Y - Y -

#C6 114 x 162 mm - - Y - Y -

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1.2.5 Printing Area 1.3 Interface

The Model Name is replaced as shown in the following table.

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1.4 General Specifications 1.4.2 Environmental Conditions

Figure 1-3. Temperature/Humidity Range

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